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™.

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#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ was fast, fierce, and full of storylines. From late winners to comeback grit, MD1 set the tone for a season that won't blink.

We've shortlisted the standout Players of the Match from West to East. From Dusan Tadic's orchestration to Rey Manaj's stoppage-time rocket, Suphanat Mueanta's spark, and Erik's takeover display, MD1 belonged to the players who seized the moment.

Study our nominees and don't forget to cast your vote.

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your VISA Top Goal of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 lived up to the hype with excitement, drama, and of course, top goals, as Asia's heavyweights announced themselves across the continent. 

Long-distance rocket, one-two and stoppage-time winner, you name it! MD1 delivered the full spectrum: breakneck counters, precision from the edge, and nerves of steel when it mattered most. 

Following the first round of fixtures, the-AFC.com selects the standout finishes from MD1 and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to vote for your favourite VISA Best Goal at the bottom of the article. 

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

  • Arif Aiman, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari up for AFC Player of the Year
  • Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang, Hana Takahashi to vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on October 16.
 
Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the gala ceremony will be staged at the magnificent King Fahad Cultural Center and recognise the Continent’s finest across a total of 20 award categories.

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight—and so is the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor. The clock is ticking, football fans can still catch up to join the competition and win prizes of the Playoff Stage. 

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aq_matchpredictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will look to break new ground on the global stage once again when they kickstart their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Sunday.

Having finished as runners-up in the 2019 edition, Korea Republic remain as ambitious as ever despite key absences in the squad.