#ACLTwo contenders ready to ignite Group Stage

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo contenders ready to ignite Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) to kick off on September 16 as the 32 teams for the 2025/26 edition target Continental success.

Split into eight groups across two regions, the 21st season of the competition—previously known as the AFC Cup™ before a revamp in 2024/25—features two sides tasting Continental action for the very first time: Uzbekistan’s PFC Andijon and Cong An Ha Noi FC from Vietnam. A further 11 clubs are making their tournament debuts, namely Al Nassr Club, Al Wasl FC, Al Ahli SC, Esteghlal FC, FC Arkadag, FC Goa, Gamba Osaka, FC Pohang Steelers, Beijing FC, BG Pathum United, and Ratchaburi FC.

Group Stage Draw: In Quotes

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Group Stage Draw: In Quotes

Kuala Lumpur: Teams in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 discovered their battle lines following the completion of the Group Stage draw on Friday.

All 32 sides will be aiming to emulate Sharjah FC, who lifted the coveted trophy in the 2024/25 season.

The-AFC.com caught up with teams across the eight groups and here’s what they had to say about the draw.

#ACLTwo hopefuls discover challengers

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

#ACLTwo hopefuls discover challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The 32 teams - 16 each from the East and West Regions - were divided into eight groups, with the competition to kick off on September 16.