Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Manila: Matt McConkey was effusive in his praise of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC after the Cambodian side secured a second successive final appearance in the AFC Challenge League™ on Thursday.

The Northern Ireland tactician, while admitting he was not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, applauded their effectiveness in front of goal as a Saret Kyra header and a brace from Kwame Peprah sealed a 3-0 win on the day and 4-1 on aggregate against Manila Digger of the Philippines.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-sf-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-0-3-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-v-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Manila: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC advanced to the final of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ in magnificent fashion after defeating Manila Digger FC 3-0 in their semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Taking their place in the final for the second successive year on a 4-1 aggregate, Svay Rieng will hope to go one better after finishing runners-up last season.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Manila: The pathway remains open for Manila Digger FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC as they prepare to duke it out in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Thursday.

It was honours even in last week’s first leg in Phnom Penh with the 1-1 scoreline ensuring a fight to the end as they hunt down a spot in the final.

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Phnom Penh: Tiago Alves could not hide his disappointment after Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC could not maximise home ground advantage in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final first leg on Thursday.

The Portuguese forward struck after just four minutes of play but despite numerous chances for the Cambodian side, their inability to find a second goal came back to haunt them as Manila Digger FC fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-1-1-manila-digger-fc-phi

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Pa Ousman Gai’s 85th minute header earned Manila Digger FC a 1-1 draw with hosts Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC on Thursday to leave the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final tie in the balance.

Tiago Alves had given the home side the lead from close range in the fourth minute but, despite dominating for much of the game, Matt McConkey’s side were unable to extend their advantage and paid the price when Gai headed in his late equaliser.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-v-manila-digger-fc-phi

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will be determined to maximise home ground advantage when they face Manila Digger FC in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League 2025/26 semi-final on Thursday.

It promises to be a thriller as Svay Rieng look set to claim the Cambodian Premier League title while Manila Digger are just three points behind in the Philippines Football League.

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions.

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ single-leg Quarter-finals and Semi-finals on April 19 and 22.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

Photos

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Manila: Matt McConkey was effusive in his praise of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC after the Cambodian side secured a second successive final appearance in the AFC Challenge League™ on Thursday.

The Northern Ireland tactician, while admitting he was not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, applauded their effectiveness in front of goal as a Saret Kyra header and a brace from Kwame Peprah sealed a 3-0 win on the day and 4-1 on aggregate against Manila Digger of the Philippines.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-sf-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-0-3-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-v-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Manila: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC advanced to the final of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ in magnificent fashion after defeating Manila Digger FC 3-0 in their semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Taking their place in the final for the second successive year on a 4-1 aggregate, Svay Rieng will hope to go one better after finishing runners-up last season.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Manila: The pathway remains open for Manila Digger FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC as they prepare to duke it out in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Thursday.

It was honours even in last week’s first leg in Phnom Penh with the 1-1 scoreline ensuring a fight to the end as they hunt down a spot in the final.

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Phnom Penh: Tiago Alves could not hide his disappointment after Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC could not maximise home ground advantage in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final first leg on Thursday.

The Portuguese forward struck after just four minutes of play but despite numerous chances for the Cambodian side, their inability to find a second goal came back to haunt them as Manila Digger FC fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-1-1-manila-digger-fc-phi

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Pa Ousman Gai’s 85th minute header earned Manila Digger FC a 1-1 draw with hosts Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC on Thursday to leave the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final tie in the balance.

Tiago Alves had given the home side the lead from close range in the fourth minute but, despite dominating for much of the game, Matt McConkey’s side were unable to extend their advantage and paid the price when Gai headed in his late equaliser.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-v-manila-digger-fc-phi

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will be determined to maximise home ground advantage when they face Manila Digger FC in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League 2025/26 semi-final on Thursday.

It promises to be a thriller as Svay Rieng look set to claim the Cambodian Premier League title while Manila Digger are just three points behind in the Philippines Football League.

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions.

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ single-leg Quarter-finals and Semi-finals on April 19 and 22.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

Videos

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Manila: Matt McConkey was effusive in his praise of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC after the Cambodian side secured a second successive final appearance in the AFC Challenge League™ on Thursday.

The Northern Ireland tactician, while admitting he was not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, applauded their effectiveness in front of goal as a Saret Kyra header and a brace from Kwame Peprah sealed a 3-0 win on the day and 4-1 on aggregate against Manila Digger of the Philippines.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-sf-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-0-3-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-2nd-leg-manila-digger-fc-phi-v-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Manila: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC advanced to the final of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ in magnificent fashion after defeating Manila Digger FC 3-0 in their semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Taking their place in the final for the second successive year on a 4-1 aggregate, Svay Rieng will hope to go one better after finishing runners-up last season.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Manila Digger FC (PHI) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Manila: The pathway remains open for Manila Digger FC and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC as they prepare to duke it out in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final second leg on Thursday.

It was honours even in last week’s first leg in Phnom Penh with the 1-1 scoreline ensuring a fight to the end as they hunt down a spot in the final.

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Frustration for Svay Rieng’s Alves; Gai proud of Manila’s resolve

Phnom Penh: Tiago Alves could not hide his disappointment after Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC could not maximise home ground advantage in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final first leg on Thursday.

The Portuguese forward struck after just four minutes of play but despite numerous chances for the Cambodian side, their inability to find a second goal came back to haunt them as Manila Digger FC fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-1-1-manila-digger-fc-phi

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) 1-1 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Pa Ousman Gai’s 85th minute header earned Manila Digger FC a 1-1 draw with hosts Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC on Thursday to leave the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final tie in the balance.

Tiago Alves had given the home side the lead from close range in the fourth minute but, despite dominating for much of the game, Matt McConkey’s side were unable to extend their advantage and paid the price when Gai headed in his late equaliser.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-1st-leg-preah-khan-reach-svay-rieng-fc-cam-v-manila-digger-fc-phi

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will be determined to maximise home ground advantage when they face Manila Digger FC in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League 2025/26 semi-final on Thursday.

It promises to be a thriller as Svay Rieng look set to claim the Cambodian Premier League title while Manila Digger are just three points behind in the Philippines Football League.

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ knockout venues confirmed

Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions.

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ single-leg Quarter-finals and Semi-finals on April 19 and 22.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.