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Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Newcastle Jets FC (AUS) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Newcastle: Victory will be the only item on the agenda for Newcastle Jets FC when they host Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

The Australian side's return to the top tier of Asian club football was marked by a heavy defeat while Japan's Gamba enjoyed a stress-free opening tie.

Player to watch: Nestory Irankunda (AUS)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Nestory Irankunda (AUS)

Kuala Lumpur: Since introducing himself to the Australian public in spectacular fashion more than four years ago, Nestory Irankunda has become the next great hope in a Socceroos side that is beginning to draw favourable comparisons to the country’s golden generation.

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp to Burundian parents fleeing civil war in their homeland, Irankunda moved to Australia when he was three months old and started his journey towards the summit of the game at Adelaide United’s academy.

Know your team: Australia

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will break new ground when they make their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup debut at Morocco 2026.

The Junior Marildas earned their historic ticket after a strong campaign at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, and will be aiming to make their mark when the action kicks off on Saturday.

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Only the eight group winners advanced to join the quartet of teams that qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan produced a five-star performance as they handed Haiti a 5-1 defeat in their international women’s friendly on Friday.

Strikes from Kiko Seike (26th), Maika Hamano (33rd) and Yui Hasegawa (38th) gave the Asian champions a 3-1 lead at the break before Remina Chiba (57th) and Maya Hijikata (81st) put further shine on the victory.

Australia, Iran stumble

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Australia, Iran stumble

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran suffered defeats in international friendly matches played on Tuesday.

Australia gave Brazil a good fight before losing 4-2 while Iran were second best in a 2-0 loss to Russia.

Rayan header denies Australia

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Rayan header denies Australia

Townsville: A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.

Rayan headed the ball home in the 95th minute to deny the hosts what would have been only their second win over the South American giants.

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Adelaide’s impressive start pleases Andrioli

Adelaide: Airton Andrioli could not have asked for more after witnessing his Adelaide United side make a winning start to their campaign in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The 3-0 win against Tai Po FC of Hong Kong, China was made even more remarkable by the fact that the domestic league has yet to start as goals from Ethan Alagich, Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin put the Australian side top of Group F, two points ahead of Lion City Sailors FC and BG Pathum United.

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group F: Adelaide United FC (AUS) 3-0 Tai Po FC (HKG)

Adelaide: Adelaide United made a winning start to Group F of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday as Airton Andrioli’s side handed Hong Kong Premier League outfit Tai Po a 3-0 defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Ethan Alagich gave Adelaide Untied a 19th minute lead before goals from Juan Muniz and Craig Goodwin in the 48th and 75th minutes respectively confirmed the win for the A-League outfit.

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group E: The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) 1-1 Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Hanoi: Vietnam’s The Cong - Viettel FC came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group E encounter on Wednesday.

The match, which picked up in intensity in the second half, saw Melbourne’s Clarismario Santos strike in the 58th minute cancelled out by Lucas Ribamar four minutes later.

Cavric hails Kashima’s emphatic return

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cavric hails Kashima’s emphatic return

Kashima: Aleksandar Cavric believes Kashima Antlers FC’s victory over Newcastle Jets FC can provide a major confidence boost for the Japanese side after the forward struck a hat-trick in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ win on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old was at the heart of a dominant display from the 2018 champions, scoring three times in the opening half as Kashima marked their return to the continental stage  with a 7-1 win against their Australian opponents. 

MD1: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) 7-1 Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

MD1: Kashima Antlers FC (JPN) 7-1 Newcastle Jets FC (AUS)

Kashima: Kashima Antlers FC made a statement return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ with a 7-1 win over Newcastle Jets on Tuesday.

Aleksandar Cavric starred with a hat-trick for the Japanese side with Homare Tokuda netting a brace as the 2018 champions, who last featured in the continental stage in 2019, marked their comeback in emphatic fashion.