#ACLElite trophy set to dazzle fans

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite trophy set to dazzle fans

Kuala Lumpur: Football fans in Asia will have the thrilling opportunity to get up close and personal with the new AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) silverware when it makes its way across the Continent over the course of the 2024/25 campaign.

The magnificent original trophy is set to embark on a Trophy Visit to each of the 12 participating Member Associations of Asia’s elite men’s club competition, with the home of reigning champions Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates earmarked as the first stop on the opening matchday of the League Stage on Monday, September 16.

Alhosani applauds Abu Dhabi’s team spirit

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Alhosani applauds Abu Dhabi’s team spirit

RIyadh: Abu Dhabi Club captain Fatima Alhosani celebrated her team’s qualification to the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 group stage by praising the collective efforts that propelled them to defeat Al Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia 1-0 in their Preliminary Stage tie on Saturday.

A listless first half saw both sides toil in front of goal until second half substitute Rekha Poudel broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, calmly slotting home the winning goal after Abu Dhabi keeper Jeane Da Cruz launched a precise long ball to Eugenia Tetteh, who set up the decisive finish.

Al Nassr Club, reduced to 10 players after Clara Luvanga was sent off with 15 minutes left on the clock, could not overcome the numerical disadvantage, leaving Abu Dhabi Club to secure a narrow victory.

Chance to win exciting prizes with AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Chance to win exciting prizes with AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor

Kuala Lumpur: Exciting prizes are waiting to be won by participating in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app with the qualification campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States entering its business end in Asia.  

With 18 national teams from the continent still in contention for places in the global event, the Match Predictor game offers passionate fans from Asia and beyond a chance to win an exciting range of prizes. Participants can enter their predictions for the outcomes of all 90 matches, beginning September 5, and earn points for every correct prediction. 

Preview - Group F MD1: DPR Korea v Argentina

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Preview - Group F MD1: DPR Korea v Argentina

Cali: DPR Korea will start as firm favourites when they take on Argentina in Group F of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 on Monday.

The East Asian side will also face Costa Rica and the Netherlands, with a place in the Round of 16 well within reach of Ri Song Ho's side.

#ACL Memories: Stunning Strikes

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

#ACL Memories: Stunning Strikes

Kuala Lumpur: The long and illustrious AFC Champions League™ era has come to an end but the maiden campaign of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) promises to open a new and exciting chapter in Asian football when it kicks off next month. 

Over the years, Asia’s top-tier club competition has produced plenty of breathtaking goals -- from sizzling bicycle kicks to absolute stunners from distance - so join the-AFC.com as we walk down memory lane to look at some of the best goals the AFC Champions League witnessed during its run. 

Al Ahli sign Toney; Seto lands in Stoke

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Al Ahli sign Toney; Seto lands in Stoke

Jeddah: AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 chasing Al Ahli Saudi FC unveiled Ivan Toney as their latest signing on the final day of Europe’s transfer window.

The 28-year-old striker moved from Brentford FC, where he scored 36 goals for them in the English Premier League and established himself as a vital member of the England national team.

Exciting prizes await as the #ACLElite 2024/25 Match Predictor launches

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Exciting prizes await as the #ACLElite 2024/25 Match Predictor launches

Kuala Lumpur: Asian football will enter an exciting new era as the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 kicks off on September 16 and with it comes the chance for fans to win exciting prizes with the AFC launching the official Match Predictor game on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app.  

Passionate fans across the globe can participate by entering their predictions for matches in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 – including all 96 fixtures across eight Matchdays in the League Stage – prior to the respective kick-offs and collect points for every correct prediction of the match outcome.