Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Davronov wants Istiklol to pen new continental chapter

Kuala Lumpur: Nuriddin Davronov knows first-hand what continental success can mean for FC Istiklol and Tajikistan football.

The former midfielder was part of the Istiklol side that lifted the AFC President’s Cup in 2012, a breakthrough triumph he believes helped change perceptions of the club and accelerate the development of football in Tajikistan.

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to discover the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ champions began in earnest following the completion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were divided in groups of four - three in the West Zone and two in the East.

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ is set to discover their fate at the Group Stage Draw on August 20 (Thursday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Seven clubs advanced from the Preliminary Stage to join the eight sides that were granted direct entry to the Group Stage and the two eliminated teams from the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage (West). An additional three clubs will be confirmed following the completion of the remaining Preliminary Stage matches in the East.

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Male: Tajikistan’s FC Regar-Tadaz cruised past Maziya Sports & RC of Maldives 3-0 to book their spot in the Group Stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Regar-Tadaz turned on the power in the second half with Ozodbek Pandzhiev, Sherzod Makhamadiev and Amirdzhon Safarov striking to take them into the Draw on August 20.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-maziya-sports-rc-mdv-v-fc-regar-tadaz-tjk

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Dhaka: Mohammad Ibrahim savoured his match-winning contribution after firing Bangladesh’s Fortis FC into the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage with a 1-0 win over FC Muras United on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old, brought in on loan from Abahani Limited for Fortis' continental campaign, struck in the 52nd minute to seal a 1-0 Preliminary Stage victory at the Bashundhara Kings Arena.

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Amman: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC were made to work hard before edging Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 on Tuesday to confirm their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage.

The Syrian side had Jordan Rodrigues’ first half strike to thank and they now await the draw on August 20 to learn their next challengers.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-al-ittihad-ahli-of-aleppo-sc-syr-v-bangladesh-police-fc-ban

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Bishkek: Syria’s Homs Al Fidaa SC survived a stern test to beat FC Dordoi of Kyrgyz Republic 8-7 on penalties to qualify for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Tuesday.

The match at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw both teams tied 1-1 after extra-time with the shootout going into sudden death after the first 10 penalties were netted.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-fc-dordoi-kgz-v-homs-al-fidaa-sc-syr

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Thimphu: Bhutan’s Paro FC advanced to the group stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage after edging Abu Muslim Farah FC of Afghanistan 2-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals by Yuta Mishima and Abdoulie Baldeh secured Paro’s third consecutive group stage appearance. Abu Muslim, defeated by the same opponents last season, again failed in their bid to become the first Afghan club to qualify for the Group Stage of an AFC competition.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-paro-fc-bhu-v-abu-muslim-farah-fc-afg-1

Photos

Davronov wants Istiklol to pen new continental chapter

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Davronov wants Istiklol to pen new continental chapter

Kuala Lumpur: Nuriddin Davronov knows first-hand what continental success can mean for FC Istiklol and Tajikistan football.

The former midfielder was part of the Istiklol side that lifted the AFC President’s Cup in 2012, a breakthrough triumph he believes helped change perceptions of the club and accelerate the development of football in Tajikistan.

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to discover the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ champions began in earnest following the completion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were divided in groups of four - three in the West Zone and two in the East.

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ is set to discover their fate at the Group Stage Draw on August 20 (Thursday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Seven clubs advanced from the Preliminary Stage to join the eight sides that were granted direct entry to the Group Stage and the two eliminated teams from the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage (West). An additional three clubs will be confirmed following the completion of the remaining Preliminary Stage matches in the East.

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Male: Tajikistan’s FC Regar-Tadaz cruised past Maziya Sports & RC of Maldives 3-0 to book their spot in the Group Stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Regar-Tadaz turned on the power in the second half with Ozodbek Pandzhiev, Sherzod Makhamadiev and Amirdzhon Safarov striking to take them into the Draw on August 20.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-maziya-sports-rc-mdv-v-fc-regar-tadaz-tjk

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Dhaka: Mohammad Ibrahim savoured his match-winning contribution after firing Bangladesh’s Fortis FC into the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage with a 1-0 win over FC Muras United on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old, brought in on loan from Abahani Limited for Fortis' continental campaign, struck in the 52nd minute to seal a 1-0 Preliminary Stage victory at the Bashundhara Kings Arena.

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Amman: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC were made to work hard before edging Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 on Tuesday to confirm their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage.

The Syrian side had Jordan Rodrigues’ first half strike to thank and they now await the draw on August 20 to learn their next challengers.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-al-ittihad-ahli-of-aleppo-sc-syr-v-bangladesh-police-fc-ban

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Bishkek: Syria’s Homs Al Fidaa SC survived a stern test to beat FC Dordoi of Kyrgyz Republic 8-7 on penalties to qualify for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Tuesday.

The match at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw both teams tied 1-1 after extra-time with the shootout going into sudden death after the first 10 penalties were netted.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-fc-dordoi-kgz-v-homs-al-fidaa-sc-syr

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Thimphu: Bhutan’s Paro FC advanced to the group stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage after edging Abu Muslim Farah FC of Afghanistan 2-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals by Yuta Mishima and Abdoulie Baldeh secured Paro’s third consecutive group stage appearance. Abu Muslim, defeated by the same opponents last season, again failed in their bid to become the first Afghan club to qualify for the Group Stage of an AFC competition.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-paro-fc-bhu-v-abu-muslim-farah-fc-afg-1

Videos

Davronov wants Istiklol to pen new continental chapter

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Davronov wants Istiklol to pen new continental chapter

Kuala Lumpur: Nuriddin Davronov knows first-hand what continental success can mean for FC Istiklol and Tajikistan football.

The former midfielder was part of the Istiklol side that lifted the AFC President’s Cup in 2012, a breakthrough triumph he believes helped change perceptions of the club and accelerate the development of football in Tajikistan.

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague: Road to glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to discover the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ champions began in earnest following the completion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were divided in groups of four - three in the West Zone and two in the East.

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ is set to discover their fate at the Group Stage Draw on August 20 (Thursday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Seven clubs advanced from the Preliminary Stage to join the eight sides that were granted direct entry to the Group Stage and the two eliminated teams from the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage (West). An additional three clubs will be confirmed following the completion of the remaining Preliminary Stage matches in the East.

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Male: Tajikistan’s FC Regar-Tadaz cruised past Maziya Sports & RC of Maldives 3-0 to book their spot in the Group Stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Regar-Tadaz turned on the power in the second half with Ozodbek Pandzhiev, Sherzod Makhamadiev and Amirdzhon Safarov striking to take them into the Draw on August 20.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-maziya-sports-rc-mdv-v-fc-regar-tadaz-tjk

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Dhaka: Mohammad Ibrahim savoured his match-winning contribution after firing Bangladesh’s Fortis FC into the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage with a 1-0 win over FC Muras United on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old, brought in on loan from Abahani Limited for Fortis' continental campaign, struck in the 52nd minute to seal a 1-0 Preliminary Stage victory at the Bashundhara Kings Arena.

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Amman: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC were made to work hard before edging Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 on Tuesday to confirm their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage.

The Syrian side had Jordan Rodrigues’ first half strike to thank and they now await the draw on August 20 to learn their next challengers.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-al-ittihad-ahli-of-aleppo-sc-syr-v-bangladesh-police-fc-ban

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Bishkek: Syria’s Homs Al Fidaa SC survived a stern test to beat FC Dordoi of Kyrgyz Republic 8-7 on penalties to qualify for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Tuesday.

The match at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw both teams tied 1-1 after extra-time with the shootout going into sudden death after the first 10 penalties were netted.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-fc-dordoi-kgz-v-homs-al-fidaa-sc-syr

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Paro FC (BHU) 2-0 Abu Muslim Farah FC (AFG)

Thimphu: Bhutan’s Paro FC advanced to the group stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage after edging Abu Muslim Farah FC of Afghanistan 2-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals by Yuta Mishima and Abdoulie Baldeh secured Paro’s third consecutive group stage appearance. Abu Muslim, defeated by the same opponents last season, again failed in their bid to become the first Afghan club to qualify for the Group Stage of an AFC competition.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-paro-fc-bhu-v-abu-muslim-farah-fc-afg-1