#ACLElite: Vote for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways

Wed, 20 May, 2026

#ACLElite: Vote for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 season delivered breathtaking goals of extraordinary quality, but behind every brilliant finish was often an equally brilliant final pass. 

From defence-splitting through balls to outrageous flicks, improvised touches and training ground perfection, the season produced several world class assists to look back on. Now it's time for you, the fans, to celebrate the creativity, vision and intelligence that lit up the competition by voting for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways. 

We have shortlisted 14 assists and your vote will now decide which one deserves to be crowned the very best of the season. 

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Suwon: Head coach Ri Yu Il was beaming with pride after his Naegohyang Women’s FC overcame a stiff test to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a gripping AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final contest on Wednesday.

The DPR Korea club battled back from a goal down to advance to a final encounter against Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Suwon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose is close to achieving redemption after guiding Tokyo Verdy Beleza to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final.

Tokyo Verdy’s 3-1 win against Melbourne City FC in the semi-finals on Wednesday meant Kusunose’s disappointment of failing to guide Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies past the last eight stage of the 2024/25 season can now be forgotten, with the tactician now focused on the title. 

Tokyo Verdy’s Shiokoshi thrilled to have delivered

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tokyo Verdy’s Shiokoshi thrilled to have delivered

Suwon: Yuzuho Shiokoshi expressed joy after playing a significant role in Tokyo Verdy Beleza defeating Melbourne City FC 3-1 to advance to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

The forward netted twice in a match that was largely controlled by the Japanese side on the slick surface at the Suwon Sports Complex.

Battles to be unveiled for #AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Battles to be unveiled for #AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The first step towards earning a coveted spot at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ will be taken with the Qualifiers Draw on May 28 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A cast of 44 teams are set to participate in the Qualifiers, which will take place for the 23rd occasion since first being implemented for the 1980 edition of the tournament.

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed its latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Saudi Arabia continue to lead the way, with Japan and Korea Republic occupying second and third place respectively.