Akhmedov pleased Abdysh-Ata pass tough test

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Akhmedov pleased Abdysh-Ata pass tough test

Jalal-Abad: Islam Akhmedov was full of admiration for his FC Abdysh-Ata Kant side after the Kyrgyz Republic outfit confirmed their place in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 group stage.

The 62-year-old head coach oversaw a 2-0 win over Afghanistan’s Attack FC at Kurmanbek Stadium in a Preliminary Stage 1 tie with a goal in each half settling the contest.

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Preview - PS1: Al Ahli (BHR) vs Kuwait SC (KUW)

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Preview - PS1: Al Ahli (BHR) vs Kuwait SC (KUW)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Ahli will lock horns with Kuwait SC in an AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage tie at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.

With a spot in the ACL Two 2024/25 Group Stage on the line, the encounter promises to be an intense battle with the teams having previously met in the AFC Cup™ and AFC Champions League™.

Preview - PS1: East Bengal (IND) vs Altyn-Asyr FC (TKM)

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Preview - PS1: East Bengal (IND) vs Altyn-Asyr FC (TKM)

Kolkata: A place in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 group stage is up for grabs when East Bengal of India take on Turkmenistan’s Altyn-Asyr FC in a Preliminary 1 tie on Wednesday.

As hosts of the single-leg match, 2024 Indian Super Cup champions East Bengal will fancy their chances of making it to the continental stage for the first time in nine years.

Sharma applauds Paro’s fighting spirit

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Sharma applauds Paro’s fighting spirit

Kathmandu: Paro FC head coach Puspalal Sharma praised his team’s determination after they fought back from a goal down to defeat Nepal’s Church Boys United 2-1 on Tuesday, securing their place in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 group stage.

Paro fell behind to Laken Limbu’s 38th-minute strike but the Bhutanese side quickly recovered with Kinga Wangchuk equalising just a minute later before the game was decided in the 66th minute when William Opoku capitalised on a defensive lapse to score the winner.

Madibo credits Al Gharafa’s perseverance for win against Al Shabab

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Madibo credits Al Gharafa’s perseverance for win against Al Shabab

Al Khor: Al Gharafa's Assim Madibo hailed his team's resilience and the support of their fans after securing a 1-0 victory over United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli, sealing their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage.

Ferjani Sassi's second-half header proved to be the decisive moment at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, with Shabab Al Ahli unable to find an equaliser despite multiple attempts.

Choi sets Shandong knockout stage target

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Choi sets Shandong knockout stage target

Jinan: Head coach Choi Kang-hee wants to see his Shandong Taishan side present themselves as formidable opponents when the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage begins in September.

This comes after his Chinese Super League side came from behind to edge Bangkok United 4-3 on penalties in a keenly fought Preliminary Stage 2 tie to clinch their place in Friday’s group stage draw.

#ACLElite cast finalised

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has been finalised following the completion of the Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

Shandong Taishan of China PR and Qatar's Al Gharafa were the last two teams to advance after registering hard-fought wins against Thailand's Bangkok United FC and Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates respectively.