Group B: Al Arabi SC (KUW) 0-1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Group B: Al Arabi SC (KUW) 0-1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Hisor: Homs Al Fidaa SC got their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group B campaign off to a great start after edging Al Arabi SC 1-0 on Saturday.

Francisco Politino’s first half goal proved to be the decider with the Syrian side looking to build on this win against Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC on Tuesday while Al Arabi of Kuwait will seek to rebound against Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol.

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Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Thimphu:  Paro FC came back from two goals down to hold tournament debutants Ahal FC to a 2-2 stalemate in their opening AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A tie on Saturday.

The Turkmenistan side, ahead by two goals at the end of the first half at Changlimithang Stadium, conceded twice after the break - the second time in the 90th minute - in the face of a resurgent home side. 

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ produced thrilling wins and shock results as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways from a stunning round of action, with the teams back in action again in mere days.

#ACLTwo - MD2: Facts & Figures

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

#ACLTwo - MD2: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage saw more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

All matches were high stakes affairs as the scramble for knockout stage spots gathered pace.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Player to watch: Fabio Lima (UAE)

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Fabio Lima (UAE)

Kuala Lumpur: Fabio Lima will aim to make use of an impressive scoring record and a wealth of domestic and international experience when the midfielder turns out for the United Arab Emirates at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The 33-year-old, who has established himself as one of the UAE Pro League's most prolific players, will undoubtedly play a key role in The Whites’ campaign as they seek to improve on their Round of 16 showing at Qatar 2023.

Matchday Two: Facts & Figures

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Matchday Two: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ witnessed another round of scintillating action over the past week as the 32 teams did their best to boost their hopes of progression.

There were, however, highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures from a pulsating round of action.