#ACLTwo - Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD1

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Two™ had all the chaos we love—late drama, early haymakers, and finishes struck with absolute conviction.

From rescue acts in added time to statement goals on hostile turf, MD1 delivered highlights that demand a second (and third) look.

Following the opening round, the-AFC.com selects the standout strikes from MD1 and invites you to vote for your Visa Top Goal at the bottom of the article. 

Kuroda's classroom lessons power Machida's rise

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Kuroda's classroom lessons power Machida's rise

Machida: Three years ago, Go Kuroda was convinced to give up a hugely successful high school coaching career to take the helm of FC Machida Zelvia.

He tells the-AFC.com about the club’s rise from Japan’s second division to the AFC Champions League Elite™.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ was fast, fierce, and full of storylines. From late winners to comeback grit, MD1 set the tone for a season that won't blink.

We've shortlisted the standout Players of the Match from West to East. From Dusan Tadic's orchestration to Rey Manaj's stoppage-time rocket, Suphanat Mueanta's spark, and Erik's takeover display, MD1 belonged to the players who seized the moment.

Study our nominees and don't forget to cast your vote.

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor returns for the Playoffs

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight—and so is the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Match Predictor. The clock is ticking, football fans can still catch up to join the competition and win prizes of the Playoff Stage. 

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aq_matchpredictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

Know Your Team – Saudi Arabia

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team – Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will head into the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 determined to better their impressive run at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, where they finished runners-up. 

Marcos Soares’ side displayed resilience and defensive grit throughout the continental tournament, overcoming a tough group stage and edging Korea Republic on penalties in the semi-finals before falling to a resurgent Australia in the final.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

  • Arif Aiman, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari up for AFC Player of the Year
  • Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang, Hana Takahashi to vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on October 16.
 
Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the gala ceremony will be staged at the magnificent King Fahad Cultural Center and recognise the Continent’s finest across a total of 20 award categories.