Machida Zelvia peaking nicely, says Kuroda

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Machida Zelvia peaking nicely, says Kuroda

Jeddah: Head coach Go Kuroda feels that FC Machida Zelvia side are hitting form at the right time after the Japanese side saw off Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

A seventh clean sheet of their season saw the debutants advancing to the final, with defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC their opponents on Saturday, a tie Kuroda is relishing.

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Semi-finals: Facts & Figures

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Semi-finals: Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is just one match away from crowning the winners.

Al Ahli Saudi FC and FC Machida Zelvia advanced to Saturday's decider after overcoming tough opponents and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures from the two absorbing semi-finals.

Soma’s hard work, patience pay off

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Soma’s hard work, patience pay off

Jeddah:  Yuki Soma was glad to have made a spectacular return for FC Machida Zelvia in their AFC Champions League Finals Jeddah 2026™ semi-final win against UAE's Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.

Soma scored the only goal of the game as the debutant Japanese side set up a final against defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC on Saturday but the decision for the midfielder to start was made almost at the last minute.

Soma strike takes Machida Zelvia into dream final

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Soma strike takes Machida Zelvia into dream final

Jeddah: FC Machida Zelvia continued their AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ fairytale run after defeating Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in their semi-final tie on Tuesday.

Yuki Soma’s goal earned Machida the chance to emulate Australia’s Western Sydney Wanderers who lifted the coveted title in their debut outing in 2014 as the Japanese side set up a final against defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC of Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Preview - S-final: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Ahli SC (QAT)

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Ahli SC (QAT)

Dubai: A classic is on the cards when Al Nassr Club and Al Ahli SC square off in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr advanced to the last four stage with an impressive 4-0 win against Al Wasl of the UAE while Qatar's Al Ahli saw off the challenge of Al Hussein of Jordan with a 3-1 victory.

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Bishkek: FC Muras United will not be lacking confidence when they face Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras United cruised 3-0 past Lebanon's Al Ansar FC in the quarter-finals while Kuwait SC overcame a late fightback to defeat Oman's Al Shabab Club 5-3.