Slow start cost Al Nassr, says Jesus

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Slow start cost Al Nassr, says Jesus

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus admitted that Al Nassr Club paid the price for their slow start after the Saudi Arabian side fell to a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ final on Saturday.

Al Nassr had cruised into the final with a perfect record of 10 wins but came undone when least expected, with Jesus conceding that Japan’s Gamba had caught his side by surprise.

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Wissing: Gamba’s determination, focus secured title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Wissing: Gamba’s determination, focus secured title

Riyadh: Jens Wissing was unreserved in his praise of his players after Gamba Osaka’s stunning  AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ triumph on Saturday.

The Japanese side overcame tremendous pressure to edge Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club 1-0 in the final at the King Saud University Stadium, with the victory built on defensive grit and complete focus.

Hummet strikes as Gamba stun Al Nassr to lift trophy

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Hummet strikes as Gamba stun Al Nassr to lift trophy

Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ at the King Saud University Stadium on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted continental glory for the first time since lifting the AFC Champions League™ trophy in 2008.

Defeat meant heartbreak for Al Nassr, who were determined to be the first side from Saudi Arabia to win the AFC Champions League Two.

Gamba’s Issam Jebali named MVP

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Gamba’s Issam Jebali named MVP

Riyadh: Issam Jebali was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/2026™ after helping Gamba Osaka to the title with a series of influential performances throughout their campaign.

The Tunisian forward delivered crucial goals during the knockout stage and played a pivotal role in Saturday’s final against Al Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia.

Tampines’ Buhagiar scoops Top Goalscorer Award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Tampines’ Buhagiar scoops Top Goalscorer Award

Riyadh: Trent Buhagiar secured the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Top Goalscorer Award for his eight-goal haul in Tampines Rovers’ journey to the quarter-finals.

Blessed with blistering pace, the Gosford native began his campaign with a brace against Philippines’ Kaya FC.–Iloilo, opening Singaporean side Tampines’ account three minutes before the half-time whistle in their 2-1 defeat of BG Pathum United of Thailand.

Hong backs Son to lead Korea Republic challenge

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Hong backs Son to lead Korea Republic challenge

Seoul: Korea Republic head coach Hong Myung-bo has backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth FIFA World Cup after on Saturday naming the striker in his squad for the tournament.

Captain Son has struggled for goals since swapping English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer a year ago.