R16 (1st Leg): FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 1-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

R16 (1st Leg): FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 1-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Gamba Osaka have it all to play for in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie after sharing a 1-1 stalemate in the first leg on Thursday.

Ryoya Yamashita gave the visitors the lead early in the second half but the Japanese side were pegged back by a spectacular Jorge Luiz strike for the Korea Republic outfit to set up an enticing return fixture at Suita City Football Stadium next week.

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Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Chuncheon: Chung Kyung-ho insisted Gangwon FC’s AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ campaign remains alive despite the goalless draw with Shanghai Port on Wednesday.

Gangwon were held on a freezing night in Chuncheon, a result that took the K League side to eight points from seven matches with Chung believing that the point earned could prove decisive.

Younis overjoyed as Melbourne City seal historic qualification

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Younis overjoyed as Melbourne City seal historic qualification

Ulsan: Match-winner Marcus Younis hailed Melbourne City FC’s character after his stoppage-time strike earned them a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ulsan HD FC and sent the A-League side into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 for the first time.

Melbourne City took the lead through Max Caputo in the first half before Darijan Bojanic leveled the tie with 10 minutes remaining, setting up a tense finale that was ultimately decided by tournament debutant Younis.

Jeon Yu-Gyeong eyes glory at Australia 2026

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Jeon Yu-Gyeong eyes glory at Australia 2026

Kuala Lumpur: Armed with experience from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and a growing club career with Norway’s Molde FK, Jeon Yu-Gyeong is confident her varied journey will stand her in good stead as she looks to make her mark for Korea Republic at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

What began as a casual interest in football quickly evolved into something more serious, with Jeon’s talent propelling her into the national youth setup before she challenged herself further by plying her trade in Scandinavia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.