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Qualifiers - Group F: Mongolia 2-6 Turkmenistan; Thailand 3-0 Kuwait

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Mongolia 2-6 Turkmenistan; Thailand 3-0 Kuwait

Chonburi: Thailand secured the Qualifiers Group F top spot after beating Kuwait 3-0 to seal their place at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Sunday.

Thailand, Turkmenistan and Kuwait all finished on nine points but the Southeast Asian side advanced to the Finals on superior head-to-head goal difference.

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Maldives; Turkmenistan 3-2 Thailand

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Maldives; Turkmenistan 3-2 Thailand

Chonburi: Kuwait placed themselves in the driver’s seat in Group F of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after cruising 5-0 past Maldives on Friday.

The win moved Kuwait to nine points, with their cause aided by Turkmenistan defeating Thailand  3-2 in Friday’s other tie. Kuwait lead by three points and only need to avoid defeat against Thailand on Sunday to confirm their ticket to the Finals. 

Group B: PFC Andijon (UZB) 1-1 FK Arkadag (TKM)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group B: PFC Andijon (UZB) 1-1 FK Arkadag (TKM)

Andijan: Despite their dominance, FK Arkadag had to come from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with PFC Andijon in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group B match at the Bobur Arena on Wednesday.

It was Uzbekistan side Andijon’s fifth consecutive draw and the third straight for Turkmenistan’s Arkadag.

The result leaves Andijon with five points and Arkadag with four, and both sides can still qualify for the knockout stage if they win their final fixtures.

Qualifiers - Group F: Maldives 0-6 Turkmenistan; Mongolia 0-4 Thailand

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Maldives 0-6 Turkmenistan; Mongolia 0-4 Thailand

Chonburi: A superior Turkmenistan secured an impressive 6-0 win against Maldives in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Monday.

Thailand, meanwhile, got their campaign rolling with a 4-0 victory against Mongolia.

Qualifiers - Group F: Turkmenistan 0-1 Kuwait; Maldives 0-1 Mongolia

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Turkmenistan 0-1 Kuwait; Maldives 0-1 Mongolia

Chonburi: Kuwait left it late before edging Turkmenistan 1-0 in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Saturday.

It was a similar scoreline in the other match with Mongolia securing a slim victory against Maldives.

Qualifiers - Group D: Turkmenistan 3-1 Chinese Taipei

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Turkmenistan 3-1 Chinese Taipei

Arkadag: Turkmenistan saw off a determined challenge to beat Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie to ensure they stayed very much in the hunt.

The victory moved Turkmenistan level on 12 points with Thailand, setting up a do-or-die clash with the Southeast Asian side on Matchday Six. 

Central Asia Wrap: Tractor yet to gain firm footing; Bars win maiden title

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Central Asia Wrap: Tractor yet to gain firm footing; Bars win maiden title

Tehran: Tractor FC’s inconsistent start to the Iran Pro League saw the defending champions slip to seventh in the standings while Chadormalu, who gained promotion to the top tier last season, took over the lead for the first time.

League newcomers FC Bars Issyk-Kul won the Kyrgyz Premier League by a solitary point to end titleholders FC Abdysh-Ata’s three year grip on the trophy, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central Asia.

Group B: FK Arkadag (TKM) 1-1 Al Ahli SC (QAT)

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Group B: FK Arkadag (TKM) 1-1 Al Ahli SC (QAT)

Arkadag: An own goal helped Turkmenistan’s FK Arkadag gain a 1-1 stalemate with Al Ahli SC of Qatar in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group B tie at Arkadag Stadium on Wednesday.

Michel Vlap, who also scored in the 2-2 reverse fixture, put Al Ahli ahead but Matej Mitrovic turned the ball into his own net three minutes later with the Qatari side moving up to seven points.

AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 winners Arkadag remain at the bottom with three points.

Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) 2-2 Ahal FC (TKM)

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Group C: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) 2-2 Ahal FC (TKM)

Isfahan:  Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and Ahal FC of Turkmenistan played to an entertaining 2-2 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group C tie on Tuesday.

The draw sees Sepahan move within two points of group leaders Al Hussein of Jordan with the two to meet next on November 25.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Tehran: Esteghlal FC maintained a one-point lead in the Iran Pro League over last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC while titleholders Tractor FC tumbled to fourth, three points behind.

Thimphu City closed the Bhutan Premier League in second place while Neftchi Fergana took over the Uzbekistan Super League lead from FC Istiklol.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Group A: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 1-3 Al Shabab Club (OMA)

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Group A: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 1-3 Al Shabab Club (OMA)

Thimphu: Oman’s Al Shabab Club came from behind to beat Altyn Asyr FC 3-1 in their deciding AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group A clash on Friday and book their slot in the quarter-finals.

Altyn Asyr Zafar Babajanow’s first-half goal at the Changlimithang Stadium was cancelled out by Kenean Maleko and Hatem Al Rushadi’s brace, with Al Shabab to meet Group B winners Kuwait SC in the quarter-finals.

Group A: Paro FC (BHU) 1-3 Altyn Asyr FC (TKM)

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Group A: Paro FC (BHU) 1-3 Altyn Asyr FC (TKM)

Thimphu:  Altyn Asyr FC held off a spirited Paro FC to emerge 3-1 winners in a high-octane AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group A match on Tuesday. 

Rahman Myratberdiyew’s first-half brace and a stunning goal from Resul Rovshenmyradov at the Changlimithang Stadium put the Turkmenistan side level on six points with Oman's Al Shabab Club.

Bhutan’s Paro, meanwhile, fell to their second straight defeat despite again fighting until the final whistle.