#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 2 Tips & Strategy

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite Fantasy: Pre-Matchday 2 Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 came at us like a storm front—late winners, two-goal rallies, and individual turns that bent games to a single player's will. Veterans slowed the pulse when it mattered; debutants pushed the tempo and refused to blink. If you felt whiplash, your fantasy squad probably did too. 

The game is free to play and available on the-AFC.com/aclelite_fantasy and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

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Kuroda's classroom lessons power Machida's rise

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Kuroda's classroom lessons power Machida's rise

Machida: Three years ago, Go Kuroda was convinced to give up a hugely successful high school coaching career to take the helm of FC Machida Zelvia.

He tells the-AFC.com about the club’s rise from Japan’s second division to the AFC Champions League Elite™.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ was fast, fierce, and full of storylines. From late winners to comeback grit, MD1 set the tone for a season that won't blink.

We've shortlisted the standout Players of the Match from West to East. From Dusan Tadic's orchestration to Rey Manaj's stoppage-time rocket, Suphanat Mueanta's spark, and Erik's takeover display, MD1 belonged to the players who seized the moment.

Study our nominees and don't forget to cast your vote.

#ACLTwo - Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD1

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Two™ had all the chaos we love—late drama, early haymakers, and finishes struck with absolute conviction.

From rescue acts in added time to statement goals on hostile turf, MD1 delivered highlights that demand a second (and third) look.

Following the opening round, the-AFC.com selects the standout strikes from MD1 and invites you to vote for your Visa Top Goal at the bottom of the article. 

Selangor part ways with Kinoshi

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Selangor part ways with Kinoshi

Kuala Lumpur: Selangor FC have dismissed Katsuhito Kinoshi as head coach following the Malaysian club’s underwhelming start to their 2025/26 season.

The Japanese tactician, who replaced Nidzam Jamil in November 2024, took Selangor to a second place finish in last season’s Malaysia Super League but the Red Giants are currently in fifth spot, having lost three of their opening five matches.

Frenchman Christophe Gamel has assumed the role on an interim basis.

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight—and so is the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor. The clock is ticking, football fans can still catch up to join the competition and win prizes of the Playoff Stage. 

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aq_matchpredictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android.