League Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Friday’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia drew a variety of emotions from the participating teams, with almost all expressing their satisfaction.

The-AFC.com shares the thoughts of several teams following the draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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#ACLElite set for lift off

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

#ACLElite set for lift off

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is ready to ignite following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The Draw produced scintillating match-ups, with the League Stage to kick off on September 15.

#ACLTwo hopefuls discover challengers

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

#ACLTwo hopefuls discover challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The 32 teams - 16 each from the East and West Regions - were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September 16.

Group Stage Draw: In Quotes

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Group Stage Draw: In Quotes

Kuala Lumpur: Teams in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 discovered their battle lines following the completion of the Group Stage draw on Friday.

All 32 sides will be aiming to emulate Sharjah FC, who lifted the coveted trophy in the 2024/25 season.

The-AFC.com caught up with teams across the eight groups and here’s what they had to say about the draw.

PARADISE: Official match ball for #ACLElite and #ACLTwo unveiled

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

PARADISE: Official match ball for #ACLElite and #ACLTwo unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and KELME have revealed the new official match ball, PARADISE, for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 seasons.

Unveiled prior to the respective League Stage and Group Stage draws that take place later today, PARADISE marks KELME’s debut as the official match ball supplier for the AFC’s club competitions, which ushered in a brand new era with transformational revamps last season.

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Doha: Al Duhail SC head coach Djamel Belmadi has eyes fixed on winning silverware this season after the Qatari side booked their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage with a 3-2 win over Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC on Tuesday.

First half strikes from Ibrahima Bamba, Adil Boulbina and Krzysztof Piatek saw off a spirited challenge from the Islamic Republic of Iran side as Al Duhail confirmed their return to the continental stage after having missed out last season.