PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Soreang: Mariano Peralta’s late goal gave Persib Bandung a 1-0 win over Manila Digger FC on Monday to secure the Indonesia outfit the last ticket to the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™  Group Stage. 

The forward’s 88th-minute strike sees Persib joining Korea Republic’s FC Seoul, Australia’s Melbourne Victory FC and Vietnam’s The Cong - Viettel FC in Group E, which kicks off on September 16.

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#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ will discover their Group Stage fate on September 3 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A cast of 12 clubs has been finalised following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage—which witnessed a record number of participants—on Sunday, ahead of the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club tournament.

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Akhmedov urges Uzbekistan clubs to aim high

Kuala Lumpur: Odil Akhmedov has challenged Uzbekistan clubs to aim for the sky when they compete in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Reaching the semi-finals is the best Uzbekistan clubs have managed on the highest stage of Asian club football, with four separate appearances achieved equally by Pakhtakor and FC Bunyodkor.

Uzbekistan football, however, is enjoying a purple patch -  as highlighted by various national team age-group successes and a first FIFA World Cup appearance - and Akhmedov wants to see his nation’s clubs emulating the achievements. 

Watkins joins Al Hilal; Song makes Portugal switch

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Watkins joins Al Hilal; Song makes Portugal switch

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of England international Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa on a three-year deal.

Also on the move over the weekend was Korea Republic international Song Min-kyu, who left FC Seoul for Portuguese side CD Nacional, while Franck Kessie ended his spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC to return to Italian club Atalanta.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 7-0 victory over Star City, while Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC began the new campaign by retaining the Super Cup in emphatic fashion.

Yangon United also opened their Myanmar National League campaign with victory, defeating Mahar United 2-0. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey towards the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ begins on Monday with the first round of matches in the centralised Qualifiers.

Taking place for a 23rd time since being introduced in 1980, this iteration of the qualification pathway offers 15 berths at next year’s Finals and sees the maiden implementation of a two-tiered format.

The Qualification Phase divides 31 teams across eight groups, with all group winners and the seven best second-placed teams advancing to join hosts China PR at the 43rd edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™. Meanwhile, the six lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams are relegated to the Development Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Concurrently, the Development Phase features 11 teams that are split into three groups, with the first and second-placed teams of each group to be promoted to the Qualification Phase of the next Qualifiers.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.