PS - Yangon United FC (MYA) 1 (3)-(5)1 Ezra FC (LAO) - AET

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

PS - Yangon United FC (MYA) 1 (3)-(5)1 Ezra FC (LAO) - AET

Yangon: Ezra FC of Laos had to go all the way to defeat Myanmar’s Yangon United 5-3 on penalties after their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage tie ended 1-1 after extra time on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Kop Lokphathip emerged the hero, saving David Htan’s penalty to send Ezra through to the group stage.

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PS - SP Falcons (MNG) 3-1 Taichung Futuro FC (TPE)

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

PS - SP Falcons (MNG) 3-1 Taichung Futuro FC (TPE)

Ulaanbaatar: Reza Ayvazov’s brace steered Mongolia’s SP Falcons to a 3-1 win over Taichung Futuro of Chinese Taipei in their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage at the MFF Stadium on Tuesday.

Ayvazov scored either side of the break with Sodmunkh Ankhbayar adding a late goal to seal Falcons’ passage into the Group Stage.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Three tough battles on the cards

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Three tough battles on the cards

Kuala Lumpur: Expect no-holds barred clashes in the Preliminary Stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Just three Group Stage spots remain up for grabs, setting the stage for fiery encounters in the cities of Bandung (Indonesia), Tursunzoda (Tajikistan) and Goa (India).

The three winning sides will advance to Friday's Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the losing teams will continue their bid for continental glory in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best off to roaring start

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best off to roaring start

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s internationals have begun to impact the Scottish Premiership, Eredivisie and Belgian Pro League as they helped their respective sides make winning starts to the season. 

There were also debuts for up-and-coming players from Australia, Indonesia, Japan and Uzbekistan, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action takes off in Europe.

Butler: Expect more from Bangladesh

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Butler: Expect more from Bangladesh

Vientiane: Head coach Peter Butler is proving himself to be a man with a golden touch for Bangladesh football.

Having steered the senior side to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup ™ for the first time by qualifying for Australia 2026, the Englishman has done the same with the Under-20 side who booked a debut appearance at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 on Sunday.

Shubhangi: Teamwork took India to Finals

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Shubhangi: Teamwork took India to Finals

Yangon: Shubhangi Singh paid credit to her teammates after India ended a 20-year wait by qualifying for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 on Sunday.

Midfielder Pooja’s 27th minute strike earned India a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar, confirming the South Asian team as the Group D winners, with Shubhangi playing the skipper’s role to perfection for Joakim Alexandersson’s side.