Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-3 Borneo FC Samarinda (IDN)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-3 Borneo FC Samarinda (IDN)

Samarinda: Borneo FC Samarinda staged a brilliant comeback to seal their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ knockout stage after defeating Tainan City FC 3-1 on Wednesday.

With maximum points from two matches, the win confirmed top spot in Group D for the Indonesian club with Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City battling it out with Yangon United of Myanmar on Saturday for the other quarter-final spot.

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Group E: Kasuka FC (BRU) 0-2 Shan United FC (MYA)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group E: Kasuka FC (BRU) 0-2 Shan United FC (MYA)

Yangon: A dominant Shan United FC defeated Kasuka FC 2-0 in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group E match at Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday.

On four points, Han Win Aung’s side will face Manila Digger FC on Saturday to decide who advances to the knockout stage on the group winners’ ticket.

Group C: FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) 0-1 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group C: FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) 0-1 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Hawally: Qadsia SC strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ after picking up a 1-0 win against FC Regar-TadAZ in their Group C clash on Tuesday.

With a maximum six points, the Kuwaiti side only need to avoid defeat against India’s FC Goa on Friday to finish as group winners and book their place in the quarter-finals.

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 5-1 Ahal FC (TKM)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 5-1 Ahal FC (TKM)

Thimphu: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC of Syria revived their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A campaign with a 5-1 win against Ahal FC on Tuesday.

Valeriu Tita’s side climbed to second with the win but need victory against Bhutan’s Paro FC on Friday to stand a chance of reaching the knockout stage.

With just one point from two matches, Turkmenistan’s Ahal will also be in search of a win in their tie against group leaders Al Ansar FC of Lebanon.

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Few players have had a greater influence on Qatar's rise in Asian football than attacking midfielder Akram Afif, who was instrumental in the Maroons' historic back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ triumphs.

As the West Asian side look towards defending their title at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the two-time AFC Player of the Year's experience, creativity and ability to shine on decisive occasions will once again place him in the spotlight.

Group A: DPR Korea 6-1 Poland

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group A: DPR Korea 6-1 Poland

Rabat: Yu Jong Hyang became the greatest goalscorer in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup history as she led DPR Korea to a 6-1 victory over Poland in their Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Yu netted a brace, taking her all-time tally to 12 goals as DPR Korea made it two wins out of two to confirm their Round of 16 spot with a match to spare.