Knockout Stage cast finalised

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Knockout Stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The quarter-finalists for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ were decided following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Saturday.

The two-leg last eight ties are scheduled to be played in March, 2027.

Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-1 Yangon United FC (MYA)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-1 Yangon United FC (MYA)

Samarinda: Tainan City FC booked their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ following a 1-1 draw with Yangon United in their Group D tie on Saturday.

The result meant both sides ended with a point each, with Chinese Taipei’s Tainan advancing due to a superior goal difference. Borneo FC Samarinda topped the group with a maximum six points. 

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.

Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-2 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-2 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Yangon: Kasuka FC saved their best for last after they handed New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC a 2-1 defeat in their concluding AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group E tie on Saturday.

The defeat was a blow for Hang Yuan as only a victory would have taken them into the quarter-finals, with both teams exiting with three points each.

#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!