Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Al Taawoun FC (KSA) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Al Taawoun FC (KSA) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Buraidah: Al Taawoun FC and Sharjah FC will both be equally confident of their chances when they face off in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League™ Two 2024/25.

Al Taawoun will host Tuesday's first leg with the return fixture to be played next week.

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#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Al Taawoun FC (KSA)

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Al Taawoun FC (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Taawoun FC will be seeking a first ever continental title when they continue their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 journey with a semi-final meeting with Sharjah FC.

The Buraidah-based side have never won the Saudi Pro League title and having come so close to tasting continental glory, Al Taawoun can be expected to be fired up for their showdown with Sharjah, with the first leg to be played on Tuesday.

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Sharjah FC (UAE)

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Sharjah FC (UAE)

Kuala Lumpur: Sharjah FC will be on a mission to lift their first ever Asian trophy when they take on Al Taawoun FC in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

One of the United Arab Emirates' most successful clubs, Sharjah are regular continental stage qualifiers but have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the AFC Champions League™.

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Sydney FC (AUS)

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Sydney FC (AUS)

Kuala Lumpur: Sydney FC will aim to become the third Australian team to win an Asian club title when they continue their journey in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

Western Sydney Wanderers won the 2014 AFC Champions League™ while Central Coast Mariners lifted the AFC Cup™ last season and Sydney FC are just three matches away from achieving Asian glory.

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

#ACLTwo - Know your Semi-finalists: Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors FC will attempt to create history when they face Sydney FC in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

No Singapore side has lifted an Asian club title and with glory just three matches away, the Sailors will be determined to not slip up.

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is heating up as the top clubs from across the continent converge in Saudi Arabia for the Finals where they will battle each other to become the new champions of Asia.  

Asian football fans also have the chance to showcase their game knowledge during the Finals by predicting the results of the matches, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the continental showpiece.  

Do you have what it takes to predict the next Asian champion? Register, test your football foresight and stand a chance to win the ultimate prize in this thrilling contest. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad widen lead; Al Sadd go top

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad widen lead; Al Sadd go top

Doha: Al Ittihad had to settle for a draw but still widened their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League following Al Hilal SFC's defeat to Al Nassr Club.

Al Sadd SC took charge of the Qatar Stars League title race as they capitalised on Al Duhail SC suffering a shock loss.
 
There were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai rivals deadlocked; Jeonbuk dent Daejeon’s charge; Tai Po pull away

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai rivals deadlocked; Jeonbuk dent Daejeon’s charge; Tai Po pull away

Hong Kong: Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port remain neck and neck at the top of the Chinese Super League after their derby ended in a draw, while Chengdu Rongcheng moved into third with a convincing win.

Over in Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors handed leaders Daejeon a defeat as Gimcheon Sangmu and FC Seoul kept up the chase. In Japan, Machida Zelvia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima share top spot after a weekend of dramatic results, including a shock loss for defending champions Vissel Kobe.
 
Tai Po strengthened their grip on the Hong Kong Premier League title race with Lee Man narrowing the gap on second-placed Eastern.
 
Join the-AFC.com for your weekly review of the East Asian domestic scene.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bengaluru make ISL final; Tractor extend lead

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bengaluru make ISL final; Tractor extend lead

Mumbai: Bengaluru FC qualified for the Indian Super League final while Tractor continued to pull away from their challengers in the Iran Pro League.

There were also ups and downs for the leaders in the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Nepal leagues, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Thy powers Lion City Sailors; crucial win for Svay Rieng

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Thy powers Lion City Sailors; crucial win for Svay Rieng

Kuala Lumpur: Lennart Thy starred with five goals as Lion City Sailors maintained their tight grip on the Singapore Premier League title race.

Western United narrowed the gap to league leaders Auckland FC while Svay Rieng widened their lead in Cambodia.
 
Buriram United extended their lead in Thailand while there were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
 
The-AFC.com reviews the latest round of action across ASEAN. 

Second half tinkering pays off for Saudi Arabia

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Second half tinkering pays off for Saudi Arabia

Taif: Abdulrahman Sufyani attributed a change in tactics for Saudi Arabia's 3-1 win against Thailand in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Sunday.

Tied at 1-1 at the break, Sufyani said the players were given a fresh set of instructions and tactics which ultimately turned the match in their favour with the Al Nassr U19 forward also getting on the scoresheet to make it 2-1 before Mukhtar Barnawi struck the third minutes later to seal the win.

The win not only sealed Saudi Arabia their knockout stage spot but also a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Matchwinner Aliev hails Uzbekistan’s team spirit

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Matchwinner Aliev hails Uzbekistan’s team spirit

Taif: Matchwinner Asilbek Aliev paid homage to his Uzbekistan teammates after the forward headed in a late goal against China PR to send his country to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals.

Aliev’s supersub moment in the 86th minute also booked the Central Asian side a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, which resulted in the entire team running onto the pitch to celebrate at the final whistle.

The victory took Uzbekistan to maximum points with a showdown against Saudi Arabia to come on Wednesday to decide the Group A winners.