#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 1: Tips & Strategy

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 1: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is almost here, and so is the excitement of the official ACL Elite Match Predictor.

With every match played across Asia's grandest club stage, fans have the chance not only to test their football knowledge but also to win exclusive prizes.

This season stretches all the way to the Final in May 2026, with 125 fixtures on the calendar, meaning Matchday 1 is only the beginning of a long and dramatic journey.

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It will be tough but Melbourne will fight, vows Vidmar

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

It will be tough but Melbourne will fight, vows Vidmar

Hong Kong: Melbourne City FC head coach Aurelio Vidmar knows what it takes to excel on the continental stage having taken Adelaide United to the AFC Champions League™ final in 2008.

He tells the-AFC.com about his hopes for this season and the challenges facing the A-League side.

Sakai: Vissel Kobe's aim is to be Asia's best

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Sakai: Vissel Kobe's aim is to be Asia's best

Kobe: Vissel Kobe defender Gotoku Sakai is targeting a winning start to the club’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 campaign on Wednesday when the reigning J1 League titleholders face off against Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port FC.

Kobe return for their fourth attempt at claiming the continental title since making their debut in the competition in 2020, when an Andres Iniesta-inspired side reached the semi-finals in Doha.
 
That performance remains a high point for the Takayuki Yoshida-coached outfit, who won their second J1 League title in a row last season and who will be aiming to advance to the knockout rounds once again.

ACL Elite a game changer, says Park

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

ACL Elite a game changer, says Park

Kuala Lumpur: Park Joo-ho has hailed the impact of the AFC Champions League Elite™, with the former Korea Republic star confident it will take the Asian game to the next level.

Having enjoyed a storied playing career in Europe and Asia before retiring in 2022, the former Korea Republic international believes the introduction of the ACL Elite format has elevated the competitiveness of the competition, particularly in the East.

As the continent prepares for another season of the continental showpiece, the-AFC.com sits down with Park to talk about the foundation of long-term success at the highest level.

#ACLElite 2025/26 Fantasy Football - Squad building, top tips & strategies ahead of MD1

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite 2025/26 Fantasy Football - Squad building, top tips & strategies ahead of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: The wait is finally over. The AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy is back, promising another season of thrilling battles, tactical decisions, and star-studded performances.

As managers prepare their squads for Matchday 1, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know: a quick look back at the standout names from last season, the hottest picks for 2025/26, essential captain choices, squad-building strategies, and of course, the brand-new boosters that could make all the difference.  

Predict and Win Exclusive Prizes with the Launch of the #ACLElite 2025/26 Match Predictor

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Predict and Win Exclusive Prizes with the Launch of the #ACLElite 2025/26 Match Predictor

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian football scene is preparing for another captivating season, as the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 kicks off on September 15, 2025. To celebrate this occasion, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the official Match Predictor game on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app, providing fans worldwide with the opportunity to win exclusive prizes

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