R16 (2nd Leg): Ghareeb seals Al Nassr’s progress

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Ghareeb seals Al Nassr’s progress

Riyadh: Abdulrahman Ghareeb’s first half strike completed the job as Al Nassr Club advanced  into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ with a 1-0 win over FK Arkadag in the second leg of their Round of 16 match at the King Saud University Stadium on Wednesday.

The Saudi Pro League side, who advanced 2-0 on aggregate, will meet United Arab Emirates' Al Wasl.

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R16 (2nd Leg): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Doha:  Qatar’s Al Ahli SC edged Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC of Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 in extra time on Wednesday to book their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-finals.

Tied 2-2 from the first leg, a goalless 90 minutes meant extra-time with Younes Ali’s side finding the winner through Sekou Yansane to set up a last eight tie with Jordan’s Al Hussein.

R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Bandung: Ratchaburi confirmed their progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Wednesday despite suffering a 1-0 loss against 10-man Persib Bandung at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.

The Thai League 1 outfit completed a 3-1 aggregate victory over the two legs, with Andrew Jung’s 40th minute goal not enough to deny Worrawoot Srimaka and his team as Uilliam Barros’ sending off undermined Persib’s hopes of salvaging the contest.

Ratchaburi will face either Pohang Steelers or Gamba Osaka in the next round with the pair due to face off on Thursday after sharing a 1-1 draw in the first leg last week.

R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Singapore: A brace by Hide Higashikawa helped take Tampines Rovers FC into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ after a 3-1 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in the second leg of their Round of 16 match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday.

The Singapore side, who advanced 6-1 on aggregate after the first leg tie was awarded 3-0 to them by default, set up a meeting with either Bangkok United of Thailand or Australia’s Macarthur FC.  

#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ following the conclusion of the League Stage on Wednesday.

The first leg of the Round of 16 ties will be played between March 2 and 4, with the return leg to be contested a week later.

Conceicao calls for Al Ittihad focus; Al Sadd’s Mancini glad to advance

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Conceicao calls for Al Ittihad focus; Al Sadd’s Mancini glad to advance

Doha: Sergio Conceicao believes his Al Ittihad Club are on the right track after concluding their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ league phase campaign with a statement 4-1 win against Al Sadd SC on Tuesday.

The Portuguese tactician, however, is demanding laser-focus from his team as the former Porto FC head coach begins charting plans for a Round of 16 tie against United Arab Emirates’s Al Wahda FC.