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.

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#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.

#ACLElite set for lift off

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

#ACLElite set for lift off

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 is ready to ignite following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The Draw produced scintillating match-ups, with the League Stage to kick off on September 15.

PARADISE: Official match ball for #ACLElite and #ACLTwo unveiled

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

PARADISE: Official match ball for #ACLElite and #ACLTwo unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and KELME have revealed the new official match ball, PARADISE, for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 seasons.

Unveiled prior to the respective League Stage and Group Stage draws that take place later today, PARADISE marks KELME’s debut as the official match ball supplier for the AFC’s club competitions, which ushered in a brand new era with transformational revamps last season.

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.