Caught on Camera: The Best of the West

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Caught on Camera: The Best of the West

Kuala Lumpur: When action in the West Zone of this season’s AFC Champions League resumes on Monday, the race to be crowned Asia’s best club side will – once again – provide a stage for the Continent’s finest to showcase their prodigious talents.

Having been absent since COVID-19 forced its suspension some six months ago, the competition is set to burst back into life with everything still to play for across all four of the region’s groups. A chance for more headlines to be written, for more drama to unfold.

Exciting AFC Champions League action resumes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Exciting AFC Champions League action resumes

Doha: The AFC Champions League gets underway again on Monday with Qatar hosting the West region Group Stage under strict health regulations to protect players and officials from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

With strict measures put in place by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as well as the Qatar Government, the AFC Champions League will welcome the return of Asia’s top clubs including title holders Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, after more than six months of waiting.

AFC Champions League: Hall of Fame

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League: Hall of Fame

Kuala Lumpur: Since being rebranded in 2002-03, the AFC Champions League has grown into one of the best Continental club competitions in world football.

Asia's premier club competition has thrilled millions of fans, witnessed amazing goals, brilliant teamwork and fairytale endings over the years.

Best ACL Goal of the Decade – Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Best ACL Goal of the Decade – Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim star Safawi Rasid's curler against Shandong Luneng has been voted as the AFC Champions League's Best Goal of the Decade.

Of the 10 finalists, Safawi's stunning effort against Shandong Luneng in the 2019 AFC Champions League garnered 34 percent of the votes.

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

Doha: With the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League drawing ever closer, we profile seven players who could shape their clubs' fortunes in Qatar this month.

Having looked at some of the finest goalscorers in the tournament, we turn our attention to a group of stars who are set to be the focal points for their sides to build their success around over the next few weeks.

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

Doha: With the return of the AFC Champions League just around the corner, we take a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the Western side of the continent as their sides vie for Round-of-16 spots.

We analyse six strikers who have already played a part in this season’s edition of the competition, and have also performed admirably in their clubs’ domestic campaigns.

ACL Legends: International Stars

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL Legends: International Stars

Kuala Lumpur: Players have come from far and wide to take part in the AFC Champions League, with FIFA World Cup winners from Brazil, France and Spain, as well as numerous household names, featuring in Asia's premier club competition.

Having highlighted many of the standout Asian performers over the past few months, this week the-AFC.com has picked out eight international stars who have helped light up the tournament since arriving at clubs across the Continent.

With candidates from South America, Europe and Africa, there is considerable talent in our selection. So, review the list and vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.