Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Ardhiyah: Kuwait SC came from behind twice to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 4-3 in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Wednesday.

Trailing 2-0 and 3-2, Kuwait SC roared before almost 44,000 fans to turn the tie around in extra time to lift the trophy, their fourth on the continental stage.

It was heartbreak for Cambodia's Svay Rieng as they finished runners-up for the second successive year but can walk tall after giving their best.

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Kuwait SC’s Ammouri named MVP

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC’s Ammouri named MVP

Ardhiyah: Amr Abd El Fattah Ammouri was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ after producing a series of sparkling performances in Kuwait SC’s title-winning campaign.

In Wednesday's final against Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, the Egyptian provided two assists as Kuwait SC battled back from 2-0 down in the first half to level the score at 2-2.

Ammouri then came to Kuwait SC’s rescue in extra time, cancelling out Cristian’s 96th-minute strike before Yousef Al Sulaiman’s winner secured a well-deserved victory for the Kuwaiti club.

Svay Rieng’s Peprah wins Top Goalscorer Award

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Svay Rieng’s Peprah wins Top Goalscorer Award

Ardhiyah: Kwame Peprah secured the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Topscorer Award after netting eight goals in Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC's journey to the final.

While the 25-year-old Peprah did not find the back of the net in the 4-3 defeat to Kuwait SC in the final on Wednesday, he established himself as one of the tournament's most lethal forwards.

Road to Final - Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Road to Final - Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club will be determined to end their long wait for a continental title by lifting the AFC Champions League Two™ trophy by beating Japan's Gamba Osaka in the final of the 2025/26 edition.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr won the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and Asian Super Cup in the 1990s but go into the final confident of their chances after being in imperious form on the continent this season.

The-AFC.com retraces Al Nassr's journey to the final, which they will host at the King Saud University Stadium on Saturday.

Road to Final: Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Road to Final: Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Riyadh: Gamba Osaka will be aiming to add the AFC Champions League Two™ trophy to their cabinet when they take on Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club in the final of the 2025/26 edition on Saturday.

AFC Champions League™ winners in 2008, Gamba are seeking to become the first Japanese side to lift the AFC Champions League Two trophy.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how they reached the decider, which will be played at the King Saud University Stadium.

#AFCU17: Q-final cast complete

Wed, 13 May, 2026

#AFCU17: Q-final cast complete

Jeddah: The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ moved a step closer to its champions being crowned following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The quarter-finals will be played on Friday and Saturday, with the eight teams also having confirmed their tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.