Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Bishkek: FC Muras United will not be lacking confidence when they face Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras United cruised 3-0 past Lebanon's Al Ansar FC in the quarter-finals while Kuwait SC overcame a late fightback to defeat Oman's Al Shabab Club 5-3.

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Al Ahli Saudi fight back to stay on title track

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Al Ahli Saudi fight back to stay on title track

Jeddah: Second half goals from Galeno and Ivan Toney saw Al Ahli Saudi FC overcome a first half deficit to defeat Vissel Kobe 2-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Monday and book their place in Saturday’s final of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™.

The champions launched a dramatic turnaround following the interval after Yoshinori Muto had given the J1 League side a 31st minute lead and Matthias Jaissle’s side remain on track to become the first team since Al Ittihad to retain the continental title in 2005.

Al Ahli will take on either FC Machida Zelvia from Japan or Shabab Al Ahli from the United Emirates in the final, with that pair due to meet in the second semi-final at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Bishkek: Kuwait SC had to stave off a late fightback to earn a 5-3 win against Oman's Al Shabab Club in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ quarter-final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

The Kuwaiti side's opponents in Wednesday’s semi-final will be FC Muras United of Kyrgyz Republic, who defeated Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC 3-0 in their last eight tie.

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Manila: Matt McConkey was effusive in his praise of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC after the Cambodian side secured a second successive final appearance in the AFC Challenge League™ on Thursday.

The Northern Ireland tactician, while admitting he was not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, applauded their effectiveness in front of goal as a Saret Kyra header and a brace from Kwame Peprah sealed a 3-0 win on the day and 4-1 on aggregate against Manila Digger of the Philippines. 

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Svay Rieng book final spot in style

Manila: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC advanced to the final of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ in magnificent fashion after defeating Manila Digger FC 3-0 in their semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Taking their place in the final for the second successive year on a 4-1 aggregate, Svay Rieng will hope to go one better after finishing runners-up last season.