Blanc steps down as Al Ittihad head coach

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Blanc steps down as Al Ittihad head coach

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club have announced the departure of head coach Laurent Blanc.

The reigning Saudi Pro League champions made the statement following their 2-0 defeat against Al Nassr Club on Friday.

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is set for a scintillating Matchday Two with the teams aiming to either continue winning momentums or get their campaigns back on track.

With the season gathering pace, there is hardly any room for error for the 24 hopefuls and the-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for on Matchday Two of the League Stage. 

Chow excited to unleash Chengdu fans on Asian stage

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Chow excited to unleash Chengdu fans on Asian stage

Chengdu: Chengdu Rongcheng captain Tim Chow is relishing the prospect of facing Asia’s leading clubs at the imposing Phoenix Hill Sports Park Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 as the Chinese Super League side make their home debut in the league phase on Tuesday.

The Seo Jung-won coached outfit entertain Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC on Matchday Two and England-born midfielder Chow views the clash as an opportunity to introduce the club’s passionate fanbase to a wider Asian and global audience.

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 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. 

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.