Mito: Gamba striving for perfection

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Mito: Gamba striving for perfection

Nam Dinh: Matchwinner Rin Mito does not want to see Gamba Osaka’s momentum in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 come to a halt despite being the first team to secure a place in the Round of 16.

Mito nodded home the only goal of the match after eight minutes in the win against Vietnam’s Nam Dinh FC on Wednesday to take the Japanese side up to 12 points in Group F, assuring them of a top two finish regardless of results in the remaining matches.

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Jesus finds right formula to keep Al Nassr firing

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Jesus finds right formula to keep Al Nassr firing

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus has not been afraid to tinker with his squad and the tactician’s approach is paying off as Al Nassr Club are flying high domestically as well as the on the continental stage.

 A 4-0 win against FC Goa on Wednesday took Al Nassr within touching distance of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 knockout stage and they hold a three-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings.

The only hiccup so far has been elimination from the Saudi King’s Cup but with a perfect record of four wins in Group F of the  AFC Champions League Two™ and seven in the Saudi Pro League, Jesus said he will continue to balance the workload and give fringe players a chance to shine.

Munoz applauds Johor Darul Ta’zim’s flexibility

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Munoz applauds Johor Darul Ta’zim’s flexibility

Iskandar Puteri: Head coach Xisco Munoz praised the adaptability of his Johor Darul Ta’zim FC players after they followed the plan perfectly in the 3-1 win against Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The Spaniard tactician tweaked his tactics to combat Shenhua’s strengths and was impressed with what the players showed as JDT climbed up to second in the East Zone standings, two points adrift of Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

Patrick: Vissel deserved win against Ulsan

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Patrick: Vissel deserved win against Ulsan

Kobe: Jean Patrick did not hide his joy after scoring the winner in Vissel Kobe’s 1-0 defeat of Ulsan HD FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The Brazilian forward broke the deadlock in the 58th minute at Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium, capping off a dominant performance from Takayuki Yoshida’s side as they not only returned to the summit but also opened a two-point lead. 

#U20WAC Group Stage clashes to be revealed

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

#U20WAC Group Stage clashes to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 crown will discover their Group Stage fate at the Final Draw for the 12th edition of the tournament on November 10 (Monday) at 2pm (GMT+8) in Bangkok.

Set to take place at the Grand Fourwings Bangkok, the ceremony will split the 12-strong cast into three groups, who will do battle between April 1 and 8 2026 in Thailand, who are serving as hosts for the second time after 2019.

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 has all the ingredients to be a sizzling affair following the Official Draw in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups during the draw held at the MNC Conference Hall with the top two teams from each to advance to the quarter-finals.