JDT and Bidoglio part ways

Fri, 23 May, 2025

JDT and Bidoglio part ways

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Hector Bidoglio bid farewell to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on Friday.

The Malaysian champions, in announcing the Argentinian’s departure, expressed gratitude for Bidoglio's unwavering commitment and contributions since joining JDT in 2022.

Know Your Coach: Chang Weiwei (Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC)

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Know Your Coach: Chang Weiwei (Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC)

Wuhan: Head coach Chang Weiwei is on the precipice of achieving a historic triumph with Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC as the China PR side stayed on track to become the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 winners.

Wednesday’s 2-0 semi-final win over Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam took Wuhan Jiangda a step closer to realising their dreams, one which is all the more sweeter and meaningful for Wuhan-born Chang.

Know Your Coach: Michael Matricciani (Melbourne City FC)

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Know Your Coach: Michael Matricciani (Melbourne City FC)

Wuhan: In his inaugural season at the helm, Michael Matricciani has guided Melbourne City FC to the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25, with the Australian side set to face China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

Matricciani returned to the A-League Women as head coach of Melbourne City ahead of the current campaign, having previously served as senior assistant coach at Adelaide United.

Road to Final: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN)

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Road to Final: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN)

Wuhan: China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC have come into form at just the right time in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25.

After a difficult group stage where they advanced only as one of the two best third-placed teams, Wuhan Jiangda have improved by leaps and bounds since.

The-AFC.com takes a look back at their incredible journey to the final.

Road to Final: Melbourne City FC

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Road to Final: Melbourne City FC

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC are within one step of clinching the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 title after an impressive campaign.

As the Australian side prepares to meet China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC in front of a partisan crowd, the-AFC.com takes a look at their journey to the decider.

Teenager McMahon proud to have delivered for Melbourne City

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Teenager McMahon proud to have delivered for Melbourne City

Wuhan: Shelby McMahon refused to take all the credit, despite scoring the decisive goal that sealed Melbourne City FC’s 1-0 victory over Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC in the semi-finals of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™.

At just 17 years old, McMahon is the youngest player in the competition, but she rose to the occasion when it mattered most, unleashing a long-range strike in the fourth minute of added time to send the Australian side to their first-ever Continental final.

Wang Shuang assures Wuhan Jiangda fans best is yet to come

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Wang Shuang assures Wuhan Jiangda fans best is yet to come

Wuhan: Wang Shuang put in a player of the match performance in helping Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC defeat Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC 2-0 in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 semi-final but is already eyeing an uptake in performance for Saturday’s  final.

The mercurial Wang was a standout performer on Wednesday, scoring the opener with a sublime curling effort and her constant runs and deliveries for the China PR side proved too much for their Vietnamese opponents.

#AFCU23 draw to set stage for Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#AFCU23 draw to set stage for Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers

The 44 teams eyeing a place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 will discover their qualifying journey on Thursday afternoon when the Qualifiers Draw takes place at 3pm.

The ceremony, to be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, will sort the cast into 11 groups to do battle for the Qualifiers, which will take place between September 1 and 9, 2025.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Kuala Lumpur: Following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, we look back on the Match Predictor competition over what was a fantastic first edition of the continental competition in its new format.  

Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned champions of Asia for the first time after beating Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final to conclude an unbeaten campaign while there were numerous memorable matches along the way.  
 
From the opening round of fixtures in September to the final in Jeddah in early May, we highlight the standout numbers from the Match Predictor.  

Matricciani applauds hardy Melbourne City

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Matricciani applauds hardy Melbourne City

Wuhan: Michael Matricciani did not hold back in commending the performance of his charges as Melbourne City FC edged Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 semi-final tie on Wednesday.

With both sides struggling to find the back of the net for 90 minutes, the match seemed destined for extra time before Shelby McMahon rescued Melbourne City with a 91st minute screamer, leaving Matricciani ecstatic.