PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-3 FC Regar-Tadaz (TJK)

Male: Tajikistan’s FC Regar-Tadaz cruised past Maziya Sports & RC of Maldives 3-0 to book their spot in the Group Stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ on Wednesday.

Regar-Tadaz turned on the power in the second half with Ozodbek Pandzhiev, Sherzod Makhamadiev and Amirdzhon Safarov striking to take them into the Draw on August 20.

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Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Expanded #ACLElite set for League Stage Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The route to ultimate glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2026/27™ will be charted at the League Stage Draw on August 18 (Tuesday), 4pm at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Taking place for the 24th time in the modern ACL era, this upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25 as part of a series of strategic enhancements.

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Wissing applauds Al Ittihad’s determination

Abu Dhabi: Al Ittihad Club head coach Jens Wissing praised his players’ commitment after the Saudi Arabian side powered past Al Jazira FSC 4-1 to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Steven Bergwijn struck twice in the first half and Al Ittihad never looked back as second half goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi put the game beyond Al Jazira’s reach, with Simon Banza’s late effort proving only a consolation.

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Myojin hails Gamba resolve

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka head coach Tomokazu Myojin hailed his players’ resilience after the Japanese side edged Gangwon FC 1-0 after extra time to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Gaku Nawata struck in the 103rd minute to settle a finely balanced Preliminary Stage encounter in favour of the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ titleholders.

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Fortis’ Ibrahim savours historic strike

Dhaka: Mohammad Ibrahim savoured his match-winning contribution after firing Bangladesh’s Fortis FC into the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage with a 1-0 win over FC Muras United on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old, brought in on loan from Abahani Limited for Fortis' continental campaign, struck in the 52nd minute to seal a 1-0 Preliminary Stage victory at the Bashundhara Kings Arena.

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC (BAN)

Amman: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC were made to work hard before edging Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 on Tuesday to confirm their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage.

The Syrian side had Jordan Rodrigues’ first half strike to thank and they now await the draw on August 20 to learn their next challengers.