#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Sydney: Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan lauded his side’s blistering start in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie against Macarthur FC on Thursday, which paved the way for a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as the Thai side increased their aggregate advantage to four, with Australia's Macarthur only being able to draw level on the night, which was Totchtawan's only disappointment.

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Suita: Satisfaction mixed with frustration defined head coach Jens Wissing’s mood after Gamba Osaka edged Pohang Steelers 2-1 on Thursday to seal progression to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

While pleased to see his side advance to the last eight stage with a 3-2 aggregate victory, the German tactician made it clear the narrow scoreline did not reflect his team’s dominance on the night. 

Job done is what matters, says Al Nassr's Jesus

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Job done is what matters, says Al Nassr's Jesus

Riyadh: It wasn't a vintage performance but Jorge Jesus was more than happy after Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club booked their ticket to the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Abdulrahman Ghareeb’s first half strike meant a 2-0 win on aggregate for Al Nassr against Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag, with the tactician looking at the bigger picture with his side also chasing the Saudi Pro League title.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

Match Predictor debuts at #WAC2026

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Match Predictor debuts at #WAC2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to announce today the official launch of the Match Predictor contest for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, marking the first time a predictor game has been introduced for an AFC women’s national team tournament, offering fans a unique way to engage with the competition.

The game is free to play and available on the-AFC.com/wac_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App.