#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Five

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Five

Kuala Lumpur:  Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 produced another bag full of scintillating goals as the Round of 16 cast began to take shape. 

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.

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Favourite goals MD5

#ACL: Matchday Five in Numbers

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#ACL: Matchday Five in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 did not disappoint with plenty of late drama among the highlights of another exciting few days on the continent in Asia’s premier club competition.

Defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds threw themselves a lifeline while former winners Al Hilal and Al Ittihad were among those to progress to the Round of 16. 
 
After an action-packed round of fixtures, the-AFC.com highlights the stats and facts that caught the eye.

#ACL - Matchday Five: What They Said

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#ACL - Matchday Five: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The penultimate round of group stage matches in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded this week and with it came plenty of exciting action across the breadth of Asia.

History made, penalties missed, challenges overcome, and young players stepping up to the plate all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the continent's most prestigious club competition.

#ACL - Review: Matchday Five

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#ACL - Review: Matchday Five

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded with another five teams booking their Round of 16 spots.

The trio of Saudi Arabia clubs Al Hilal SFC, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, Thailand's Bangkok United FC and Kawasaki Frontale of Japan joined UAE's Al Ain FC and Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic - who had confirmed their tickets with two matches to spare - in the knockout stage.

There is, however, a lot more to unfold over the next two weeks so join the-AFC.com in our review of Matchday Five.

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Champions League Elite – Final Stage

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Champions League Elite – Final Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association for the AFC Champions League Elite – Final Stage for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.

The Continent’s top 24 clubs will be divided into two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions, who will compete in a home and away league format for a place in the Round of 16, where the eight winners will advance to the Final Stage.

#AFCCup - Matchday Five Review

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup - Matchday Five Review

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Cup 2023/24 began to take shape following the conclusion of an action-packed Matchday Five.

Bahrain's Al Riffa, FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of the Kyrgyz Republic and Malaysia's Sabah FC were the first three to book their spots in the knockout stage.
 
Numerous places, however, remain up for grabs so join the-AFC.com in our Matchday Five review.

Vietnam yearning for greater success

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Vietnam yearning for greater success

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will have the advantage of being guided by a coach who has tasted AFC Asian Cup™ glory and the Southeast Asian side will be counting on Philippe Troussier's experience in their bid to enjoy a successful tournament.

Their best in the continental showpiece has been quarter-final appearances in 2007 and 2019 but Vietnam will feel they have the quality and experience to challenge Asia's best.