Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ is set for another exciting chapter as clubs from across Asia prepare to battle for continental glory.

With the competition offering emerging clubs the opportunity to make their mark on the Asian stage, the group stage promises plenty of intriguing encounters, regional rivalries and memorable moments.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the group stage could unfold.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/acgl-–-preview-group-stage-1

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Bandar Seri Begawan: Kasuka FC booked their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ group stage after defeating Karketu Dili FC 2-1 in their Preliminary Stage tie at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals from Jordan Souza Coelho and Samuel Abbey gave the Brunei Darussalam side a two-goal cushion at the break before Timor-Leste’s Karketu pulled one back in the second half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-kasuka-fc-bru-v-karketu-dili-fc-tls

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Yangon: Marcelo Cirelli was a delighted head coach after guiding Yangon United FC side to a 2-1 win against Ezra FC in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

The Argentine tactician believed the added motivation of playing in front of their own fans at Thuwunna Stadium helped the Myanmar side overcome their Laos counterparts.

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Yangon: Myanmar’s Yangon United FC staved off a late Ezra FC fightback to pick up a 2-1 win in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match on Tuesday.

The win sees Yangon joining Indonesia’s Borneo FC Samarinda, One Taguig FC of the Philippines and Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in Group C.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-yangon-united-fc-mya-v-ezra-fc-lao-1

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match between Kasuka FC (BRU) and Karketu Dili FC (TLS), originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, has been postponed.

The match has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and will kick off at 20:15 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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.

Photos

Preview: Group Stage

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ is set for another exciting chapter as clubs from across Asia prepare to battle for continental glory.

With the competition offering emerging clubs the opportunity to make their mark on the Asian stage, the group stage promises plenty of intriguing encounters, regional rivalries and memorable moments.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the group stage could unfold.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/acgl-–-preview-group-stage-1

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Bandar Seri Begawan: Kasuka FC booked their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ group stage after defeating Karketu Dili FC 2-1 in their Preliminary Stage tie at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals from Jordan Souza Coelho and Samuel Abbey gave the Brunei Darussalam side a two-goal cushion at the break before Timor-Leste’s Karketu pulled one back in the second half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-kasuka-fc-bru-v-karketu-dili-fc-tls

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Yangon: Marcelo Cirelli was a delighted head coach after guiding Yangon United FC side to a 2-1 win against Ezra FC in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

The Argentine tactician believed the added motivation of playing in front of their own fans at Thuwunna Stadium helped the Myanmar side overcome their Laos counterparts.

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Yangon: Myanmar’s Yangon United FC staved off a late Ezra FC fightback to pick up a 2-1 win in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match on Tuesday.

The win sees Yangon joining Indonesia’s Borneo FC Samarinda, One Taguig FC of the Philippines and Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in Group C.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-yangon-united-fc-mya-v-ezra-fc-lao-1

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match between Kasuka FC (BRU) and Karketu Dili FC (TLS), originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, has been postponed.

The match has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and will kick off at 20:15 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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.

Videos

Preview: Group Stage

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ is set for another exciting chapter as clubs from across Asia prepare to battle for continental glory.

With the competition offering emerging clubs the opportunity to make their mark on the Asian stage, the group stage promises plenty of intriguing encounters, regional rivalries and memorable moments.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the group stage could unfold.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/acgl-–-preview-group-stage-1

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

PS: Kasuka FC (BRU) 2-1 Karketu Dili FC (TLS)

Bandar Seri Begawan: Kasuka FC booked their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ group stage after defeating Karketu Dili FC 2-1 in their Preliminary Stage tie at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals from Jordan Souza Coelho and Samuel Abbey gave the Brunei Darussalam side a two-goal cushion at the break before Timor-Leste’s Karketu pulled one back in the second half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-kasuka-fc-bru-v-karketu-dili-fc-tls

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cirelli proud of Yangon’s display

Yangon: Marcelo Cirelli was a delighted head coach after guiding Yangon United FC side to a 2-1 win against Ezra FC in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

The Argentine tactician believed the added motivation of playing in front of their own fans at Thuwunna Stadium helped the Myanmar side overcome their Laos counterparts.

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

PS: Yangon United FC (MYA) 2-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Yangon: Myanmar’s Yangon United FC staved off a late Ezra FC fightback to pick up a 2-1 win in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match on Tuesday.

The win sees Yangon joining Indonesia’s Borneo FC Samarinda, One Taguig FC of the Philippines and Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC in Group C.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/ps-yangon-united-fc-mya-v-ezra-fc-lao-1

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

AFC Challenge League™ Preliminary Stage match rescheduled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage match between Kasuka FC (BRU) and Karketu Dili FC (TLS), originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, has been postponed.

The match has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and will kick off at 20:15 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

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.