#ACLElite Match Predictor: Analysis, insights and next up!

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Analysis, insights and next up!

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of fixtures of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 delivered a series of thrilling matches that left fans across the continent on the edge of their seats.  

Speaking of fun, don’t forget to partake in Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Match Predictor where you can show off your football knowledge and win cool prizes along the way.  

From stunning upsets to dominant displays, the competition continues to showcase the unpredictability and excitement of Asia’s premier football competition. 

Without further ado, let’s get to the Matchday 1 recap.  

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#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is set to be another cracking affair.

The new format featuring two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions will see each side facing eight different opponents within its region in the form of four home and four away matches.

The top eight teams from each region will advance to the knockout stage, leaving little room for error for the 24 sides going into the next round of maches.

Ahead of what is sure to be a gripping three days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star performers, top tips and much more!

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star performers, top tips and much more!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is up and running as Matchday 1 delivered an action-packed set of games for fans to enjoy. Create your squad now at the-AFC.com or at AFC LIVE APP today. 

From Jasir Asani’s sublime hat-trick which powered Gwangju FC to a 7-3 triumph over Yokohama F. Marinos to Ramin Rezaeian’s complete performance in Esteghlal FC’s 3-0 win against Al Gharafa, the opening week of Asia’s premier football competition lived up to its hype.  

Landmark #AWCL to take flight with Group Stage

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Landmark #AWCL to take flight with Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to claim the first ever AFC Women’s Champions League™ crown will be taken on by the top 12 teams on the Continent when they kick off the Group Stage of the 2024/25 season on Thursday.

Heralding a new dawn for the women’s game in Asia, three groups of four teams will be contested in a centralised league format from October 3 to 12 as they vie to secure progress to the last eight of the inaugural edition.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic emerged as the first teams to book their spots for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after topping their respective groups on Friday.

DPR Korea were the first to qualify as the three-time champions confirmed their ticket after a 1-0 win against Oman gave them an unassailable lead at the top of Group E.

Korea Republic punched their ticket shortly after, a 3-1 win against the United Arab Emirates confirming the record 12-time champions as the Group C winners while Iran are assured of the Group G top spot after edging India 1-0.

There is, however, still much to play for as 12 berths at the Finals remain available with all to be decided on Sunday.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

R16: Thailand's run halted by France

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

R16: Thailand's run halted by France

Bukhara: Thailand found France too hot to handle as the Southeast Asian side succumbed 5-2 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Friday.

Defeat meant that Thailand had fallen for the fourth consecutive edition at the Round of 16 stage while for France, Paraguay await in the quarter-finals.