Know Your Teams: Buriram United (THA)

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Buriram United (THA)

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United will be determined to keep their dream alive when they swing into action in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Finals.

The Thai side are back in the knockout stage for the first time since 2013 and despite the tough odds, are focused on matching the continent's best.

Know Your Teams: Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Sadd SC will be on a mission to end a long wait in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Finals.

The Qatari side will face Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in what promises to be a titanic quarter-final at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.

Know Your Teams: Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Nassr Club will spare no effort in attempting to lift the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 title when the Finals kick off next week.

Having had to previously settle for two semi-final finishes, Al Nassr will feel this is their best chance to lay their hands on the coveted trophy after having cruised into the knockout stage.

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.

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.

#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.

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is heating up as the top clubs from across the continent converge in Saudi Arabia for the Finals where they will battle each other to become the new champions of Asia.  

Asian football fans also have the chance to showcase their game knowledge during the Finals by predicting the results of the matches, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the continental showpiece.  

Do you have what it takes to predict the next Asian champion? Register, test your football foresight and stand a chance to win the ultimate prize in this thrilling contest. 

Olaroiu named new UAE coach

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Olaroiu named new UAE coach

Abu Dhabi: Cosmin Olaroiu has been named the new head coach of the United Arab Emirates, the country’s football federation announced on Saturday.

The 55-year-old replaces Paulo Bento after the Portuguese coach was removed following last month’s matches in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

Final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Taif: A confident Uzbekistan will be fearless when they face Saudi Arabia in the final of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Sunday.

Head coach Islombek Ismoilov has guided his team through an impressive run, winning all five matches en route to the final and with his players fit and firing, will look to cap off the campaign with another victory.

The two sides met in the group stage, with Uzbekistan winning 3-0, but Ismoilov is unwilling to put too much weight on that ahead of their second meeting at King Fahd Sports City Stadium.

Fearless Sodikov ready to deliver for Uzbekistan

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Fearless Sodikov ready to deliver for Uzbekistan

Taif: Uzbekistan are one win away from glory and Sayfiddin Sodikov believes he is ready to guide his team to the finishing line when they face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 final on Sunday.

Sodikov has been a steady presence in Uzbekistan’s midfield, balancing defensive discipline with attacking intent. 

Al Dosari primed to be Saudi Arabia’s lucky charm

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Al Dosari primed to be Saudi Arabia’s lucky charm

Taif: Defender Yazeed Al Dosari could just be the x-factor for Saudi Arabia when they take on Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 final on Sunday.

Al Dosari has been an ever-present in Saudi Arabia’s magnificent run to the final, missing only the 3-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in their Group A tie.