#ACLElite – Vote for your Player of the Season - Presented by STA

Mon, 04 May, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Player of the Season - Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ season has wrapped up spectacularly, with Al Ahli Saudi FC once again crowned champions. Across the campaign, individual brilliance shaped the narrative.  

And now, from the following list of nominees, you have the chance to decide who truly deserves to be named Player of the Season - Presented by STA 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171455

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171459

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171463

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171467

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171471

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171475

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171480

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171484

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171489

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3171492

#U17WAC - Preview - Group A: MD3

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group A: MD3

Suzhou: Already qualified China PR will look to seal the Group A top spot when they take on Thailand in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Thursday.

Thailand are still in the running for the knockout stage, as are Vietnam and Myanmar, who face off in the other tie. The top two sides from each group gain automatic qualification while the two best third-placed teams from the three groups will also advance.

#AFCU17 - Group A: Tajikistan 2-0 Thailand

Wed, 06 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group A: Tajikistan 2-0 Thailand

Jeddah: Tajikistan secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Thailand in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A opener at the King Abdullah Sports City Pitch B on Tuesday.

Tajikistan will be aiming for another three points when they meet Myanmar on Sunday with Thailand facing hosts Saudi Arabia.

#AFCU17 - Group A: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Myanmar

Wed, 06 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group A: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Myanmar

Jeddah: A dominant Saudi Arabia breezed 4-0 past Myanmar in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A match at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Tuesday.

A first-half brace from Ali Makki and two penalties after the break gave the two-time winners a confidence booster before they face 1998 champions Thailand on Sunday while Myanmar will look to make amends against Tajikistan on the same day. 

#AFCU17 - Group B: Indonesia 1-0 China PR

Wed, 06 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Group B: Indonesia 1-0 China PR

Jeddah: Keanu Senjaya struck in the 88th minute as Indonesia stunned a dominant China PR 1-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group B tie at King Abdullah Sports City Pitch A on Tuesday.

The win sets the 2025 quarter-finalists up nicely for Qatar on Sunday while China PR will have to rebound against Japan to revive their knockout stage hopes.

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Diriyah: The stage is set for a glittering night on May 9 (Saturday) in Diriyah when the Final Draw for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reveals the highly-anticipated path to glory for the showpiece.

Taking place at the magnificent Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif District, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, the starry ceremony will be lit up by the presence of football luminaries representing both West and East: Salem Al Dawsari and Hidetoshi Nakata.