Know Your Teams: Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC will head into the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals 2024/25 determined to lift the Asian title for a fifth time.

Jorge Jesus' side were denied by eventual champions Al Ain FC of the UAE in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 edition and will spare no effort in making sure they go all the way.

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#ACLElite - Mahrez tops best goal of R16 (West)

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

#ACLElite - Mahrez tops best goal of R16 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Riyad Mahrez’s stunning strike against Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (West) Round of 16.

Mahrez showed grace and composure inside a packed Al Rayyan box to open Al Ahli Saudi’s account before the midfield maestro doubled his tally to seal the win.

Know Your Teams: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: The kick off for the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals 2024/25 is just over a week away with the eight teams in their final phase of preparations.

Ahead of the quarter-final action kicking off on April 25, the-AFC.com takes a look at the remaining eight sides, with Al Ahli Saudi FC the first to be featured.

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to be implemented at #ACLElite Finals Jeddah 2025

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to be implemented at #ACLElite Finals Jeddah 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will mark another milestone in match officiating with the introduction of the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system at the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) Finals Jeddah 2025.

It will be the maiden implementation of SAOT at an AFC club competition, following the system’s debut at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which saw the AFC become the first Confederation in world football to apply the system at the Continental Men’s national team level.

Lion City Sailors create history

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Lion City Sailors create history

Sydney: Lion City Sailors created history despite losing 1-0 to Sydney FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 semi-final second leg at Sydney Football Stadium on Wednesday.

The Sailors advanced to the final 2-1 on aggregate and in the process became the first team from Singapore to qualify for an Asian clubs championship final.

The result takes Lion City through to a meeting with Sharjah FC of the United Arab Emirates, who defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on Tuesday to confirm their progress to the decider.

Arkadag advance to final in stunning fashion

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Arkadag advance to final in stunning fashion

Arkadag City: FC Arkadag completed a stunning turnaround to book their spot in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 final after defeating Al Arabi SC 3-0 in their semi-final second leg at the Arkadag Stadium on Wednesday.

A brace from Sanazar Tirkisow and one from Altymyrat Annadurdyyew saw the side from Turkmenistan advance 3-2 on aggregate, with either Indonesia’s Madura United or Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia their opponents in the final.

Preview - S-final: Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final: Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic

Taif: Mario da Silva and Back Ki-tae are looking forward to a tactical battle when Saudi Arabia meet Korea Republic in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finals on Thursday.

Having met in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the tournament as well as collecting information in the matches leading to their showdown, da Silva is expecting some surprises during the game that will require mid-game adjustments.

Preview - S-final: Uzbekistan v DPR Korea

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final: Uzbekistan v DPR Korea

Taif: Uzbekistan have promised goals when they face DPR Korea in a highly anticipated AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-final at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

Both teams have scored 24 goals between them in the lead-up to this encounter, with all signs pointing to a potential goalfest.

Koo believes Korea Republic’s steely determination will secure title

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Koo believes Korea Republic’s steely determination will secure title

Taif: Korea Republic’s AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 campaign has been anything but smooth but the experience gained from it is making Koo Hyeon-bin believe a title tilt is possible.

The East Asian side face a daunting task against hosts Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Thursday as they chase a third title following successes in 1986 and 2022, with Koo pinning his hopes on the incredible team attitude that has developed over the course of the tournament.

DPR Korea captain Yu Jin wants to emulate women’s success

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

DPR Korea captain Yu Jin wants to emulate women’s success

Taif: DPR Korea captain Kim Yu Jin has urged his team to emulate the success of their female counterparts by going the distance at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

The DPR Korea women’s U17 and U20 teams were the finest footballing talent last year, winning the Asian and world titles.