Preview: PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Preview: PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Fergana: PFC Nasaf will have to brace themselves for a tough challenge when they host a desperate Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Nasaf are already out of the running for a Round of 16 spot while Iraq's Al Shorta need victory to keep their extremely slim hopes alive.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-matchday-7

Preview: Al Wahda FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Wahda FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC will not hold back despite both having confirmed qualification when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both are level on 13 points, with defending champions Al Ahli third in the standings on superior goal difference.

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Dubai: It will be a clash between two high quality teams when Shabab Al Ahli host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Shabab Al Ahli are in control of the UAE Pro League race while Al Hilal lead the Saudi Pro League standings.

Preview: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Doha: It will be a battle for survival when Al Duhail SC and Sharjah FC square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both teams - tied on seven points and sitting seventh and eighth respectively in the standings - need victory to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive.

Kulbyte ready to inspire new dreams in Uzbekistan

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Kulbyte ready to inspire new dreams in Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: At the start of 2025, Kotryna Kulbyte found herself in completely new surroundings and entrusted with an exciting mission.

Handed the reins of the Uzbekistan women’s national team, she was tasked to lead them to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ – a stage they have not reached since 2003.

Between 1995 and 2003, the Central Asians took part in five consecutive tournaments but have not appeared at the Continental showpiece since a qualification process was introduced from the 2006 edition as they endured five failed campaigns. 

Shamsaee: Triumph is for IR Iran

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Shamsaee: Triumph is for IR Iran

Jakarta: Vahid Shamsaee was proud to have provided joy to his country after Islamic Republic of Iran fought back to defeat Indonesia in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ final on Saturday.

Iran were pushed to the limit by first-time finalists Indonesia, who led three times in a pulsating tie but could not prevent the Central Asian side from claiming a record-extending 14th title with a penalty shootout win.