Shoji promises the best from debutants Machida

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Shoji promises the best from debutants Machida

Machia: FC Machida Zelvia will be making their debut in the AFC Champions League™ Elite, but captain Gen Shoji is no stranger to Asian football’s premier club competition.

The 2018 title winner talks to the-AFC.com about the challenge that lies ahead for the J1 League outfit.

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Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Jeddah: Titleholders Al Ahli Saudi FC will expect to continue from where they left off when they face PFC Nasaf in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli - in lifting the coveted trophy last season - did it in near perfect form as they cruised to the title with a record of 12 wins and one draw.

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Baghdad: Al Shorta will have to dust off rust when they host Al Sadd SC in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

Al Shorta have yet to kick off their Iraqi domestic campaign while reigning Qatar champions Al Sadd will have the benefit of having already played several competitive matches.

Preview: Al Wahda FC (UAE) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Al Wahda FC (UAE) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda FC and Al Ittihad Club will both expect three points when they clash in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

Both are making returns to the continental stage, with Al Wahda appearing for the first time since 2021 while Al Ittihad missed out on last season's edition.

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

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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

Sharjah: Sharjah FC and Al Gharafa SC will target an opening day win when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Monday.

UAE's Sharjah will be aiming to maintain their momentum from their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 triumph while Qatar's Al Gharafa will be determined to avoid last season's league stage exit.

#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 1: Tips & Strategy

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor – Pre-Matchday 1: Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is almost here, and so is the excitement of the official ACL Elite Match Predictor.

With every match played across Asia's grandest club stage, fans have the chance not only to test their football knowledge but also to win exclusive prizes.

This season stretches all the way to the Final in May 2026, with 125 fixtures on the calendar, meaning Matchday 1 is only the beginning of a long and dramatic journey.