Jaber relieved as Air Force revive campaign

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Jaber relieved as Air Force revive campaign

Baghdad: Relieved head coach Rasheed Jaber praised Air Force SC’s focus after they ended a run of two defeats with a 1-0 win over Pahtakor in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Saad Abdul Ameer scored the decisive goal as the Iraqi side claimed the first victory of the campaign, while Pakhtakor are still searching for their first win.

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Pusic: Al Ahli worthy winners

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Pusic: Al Ahli worthy winners

Jeddah: Marino Pusic said Al Ahli Saudi FC were worthy of their 2-1 win over Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Matheus Goncalves struck late to secure the win as two-time defending champions Al Ahli moved to seven points, while Al Gharafa suffered a third consecutive defeat.

Benkhaleq applauds Al Ain’s resilience

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Benkhaleq applauds Al Ain’s resilience

Al Ain: Yahya Benkhaleq praised Al Ain FC for their resilience after the UAE side maintained their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ with a 2-1 win over Tractor FC on Monday.

Benkhaleq’s cross set up Houssine Rahimi’s 70th-minute winner, with the defender saying that Al Ain had to dig deep after their 3-2 extra-time defeat to Shabab Al Ahli in the UAE President’s Cup three days earlier.

Wissing proud of Al ittihad’s character

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Wissing proud of Al ittihad’s character

Fergana: Jens Wissing was beaming with pride after Al Ittihad Club came from behind to defeat PFC Neftchi 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The German tactician was delighted with how his players showed determination and character to keep pushing until the end, with Youssef En-Neysri’s 90th minute strike converting a draw into victory, after Houssem Aouar had pulled them level. 

Preview: Kashima Antlers (JPN) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kashima Antlers (JPN) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Kashima: Kashima Antlers will expect to add to FC Pohang Steelers' woes when the sides clash in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Japan's Kashima remained perfect after two matchdays while Korea Republic's Pohang are still seeking their first points.

Preview: Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Suita: Gamba Osaka will start as favourites against Buriram United when the teams square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Wednesday.

Japan's Gamba are on a perfect six points while Buriram of Thailand only managed a draw from their opening two matches.