McConkey heartbroken but proud of Svay Rieng’s progress

Thu, 14 May, 2026

McConkey heartbroken but proud of Svay Rieng’s progress

Ardhiyah: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were left to once again endure heartbreak after a dramatic extra-time defeat to Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

The Cambodian side, who also fell at the same stage last year, twice led the pulsating contest at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium but couldn’t hold on as Kuwait SC lifted the trophy with a 4-3 win. 

Head coach McConkey admitted that his team had opportunities to close out the game and were punished for not doing so.

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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.

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.

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.

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Jeddah: The quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ are set to be closely fought affairs with the remaining sides all fancying their chances of lifting the coveted trophy.

The action kicks off with two ties on Friday with the sides fully focused on achieving continental glory after having secured qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The-AFC.com takes a look at just what can be expected from the four match-ups.