Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Yangon: Manila Digger FC are through to the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ following a 4-0 win against Shan United FC in their Group E tie on Saturday.

The win confirmed Manila as Group E winners, advancing to the quarter-finals on seven points while Shan United - on four points - will need Kasuka FC to deny New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC a victory in the later match to qualify for the knockout stage.

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Group C: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group C: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Hawally: Hamza Khaba starred with a brace as Qadsia SC secured a 2-1 win over FC Goa on Friday to finish top of Group C of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™.

Kuwait’s Qadsia completed their campaign with three wins as they cruised into the quarter-finals while India’s Goa were eliminated.

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo (SYR) 2-1 Paro FC (BHU)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo (SYR) 2-1 Paro FC (BHU)

Thimphu: A late strike from Mohammad Rihanieh earned Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo a hard-fought 2-1 win over Paro FC in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A tie on Friday.

The Syrian side finished behind Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC in the standings, booking their place in the quarter-finals as the best second-placed side from the three West Zone groups.

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ beckons as the 32 clubs resume their bids for continental glory.

A gap has already started developing in both zones and with the matches to come thick and fast, there is no room for error for all 32 teams.

The-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for with matches to be played across the continent from Monday to Wednesday.

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday Two presented by VISA

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday Two presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ served up football at its finest, with defenders left chasing shadows, goalkeepers beaten by moments of magic and substitutes turning games on their head with decisive finishes.

Which strike deserves the spotlight? Take a look at the contenders and vote for your Visa Top Goal of Matchday 2!

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Anticipation continues to build for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the action set to kick off in slightly over two months.

The upcoming edition is set to be another fiesta of Asian football and the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to highlight some fascinating facts and figures.