#ACLTwo Group Stage showdowns to be revealed

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

#ACLTwo Group Stage showdowns to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2025/26 crown are set to find out their Group Stage fate at the official draw on August 15 (Friday) at 3pm at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.

Set to be played in a home-and-away round-robin format starting from September 16, the thrilling season will showcase the very best of Asia’s rising clubs from across 22 Member Associations (MAs).

Jhingan: Character, desire took FC Goa through

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Jhingan: Character, desire took FC Goa through

Goa: Captain Sandesh Jhingan sees FC Goa’s success in reaching the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 as the perfect reward for the Indian club’s desire to climb to greater heights.

Qualification into the Group Stage was achieved on Wednesday thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 win against Al Seeb Club where the Oman side threatened to stage a comeback and scupper FC Goa’s hopes of continental football for the first time since 2021.

Mixed feelings for Hodak despite Persib advancing

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Mixed feelings for Hodak despite Persib advancing

Bandung: Bojan Hodak was not completely satisfied despite Persib Bandung sealing qualification to the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The Indonesian side had to dig deep to beat Manila Digger FC 2-1 at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium to ensure a second successive appearance in the second tier of Asian club football.

League Stage draw to unveil epic #ACLElite battles

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

League Stage draw to unveil epic #ACLElite battles

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s finest will discover their first steps to ultimate glory on August 15 (Friday) when the League Stage draw for the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2025/26 takes place at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur at 5pm.

Following the resounding success of the groundbreaking 2024/25 season, the revamped competition is set to once again serve up highly anticipated and epic battles – starting with the 24 teams featuring in the League Stage that kicks off on September 15.

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Belmadi eyes glory after Al Duhail seal League Stage berth

Doha: Al Duhail SC head coach Djamel Belmadi has eyes fixed on winning silverware this season after the Qatari side booked their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage with a 3-2 win over Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC on Tuesday.

First half strikes from Ibrahima Bamba, Adil Boulbina and Krzysztof Piatek saw off a spirited challenge from the Islamic Republic of Iran side as Al Duhail confirmed their return to the continental stage after having missed out last season.

Seo vows that Chengdu will hold their own against Asia’s best

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Seo vows that Chengdu will hold their own against Asia’s best

Chengdu: Head coach Seo Jung-won was delighted to see his Chengdu Rongcheng FC side reach the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 League Stage, hailing his players sharpness in the 3-0 win against Bangkok United on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Yang Mingyang headed Chengdu in front in the 68th minute before a brace from Felipe settled the contest, with Seo pleased to see his plan come to fruition.