AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 Archive

Sharjah FC were crowned champions after they defeated Singapore’s Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final to cap a memorable campaign for the Emirati side.

Did your form hit similar heights? Read on to find out!

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

The side from the United Arab Emirates lifted their first major continental trophy after edging Singapore's Lion City Sailors FC in a closely contested final on Sunday.

The decider looked to be heading for extra-time when Lion City’s Maxime Lestienne cancelled out Firas Ben Arbi’s 74th minute goal but Marcus Meloni struck in the 97th minute to ensure Sharjah gave Olaroiu the perfect send off, with the tactician to take charge of the UAE national team.

The winger had a sterling campaign, netting five goals and playing a huge part in the UAE's side opener against Singapore's Lion City Sailors in the final.

The forward netted nine goals in UAE side Shabab Al Ahli's run to the quarter-finals.

The final looked to be heading for extra-time when Lion City’s Maxime Lestienne cancelled out Firas Ben Arbi’s 74th minute goal but Meloni struck in the 97th minute to give Sharjah head coach Cosmin Olaroiu the perfect send off before he takes over as UAE national team boss.

Sharjah become the first club from the country to lift the title and follow in the footsteps of domestic rivals Al Ain, who won the AFC Champions League™ in 2003 and 2024, in becoming the only outfits from the Gulf state to taste continental glory.

The sides will meet at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday, with both seeking to create history on the continental stage with the Sailors aiming to become the first side from Singapore to win an Asian title while Sharjah are seeking their first international crown.

Key players spearheaded their respective journeys with glory now just one match away.

The-AFC.com looks at a trio of players from the Singaporean and Emirati sides who could prove to be the difference makers at the Bishan Stadium.

Both had to overcome tough journeys to make the decider and with the final fast approaching, the-AFC.com takes a look at the teams' key facts and figures.

Sharjah FC were crowned champions after they defeated Singapore’s Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final to cap a memorable campaign for the Emirati side.

Did your form hit similar heights? Read on to find out!

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

With a total of 119.957 points, the West Asians are perched in pole position, with Japan in second place and Korea Republic ranked third.

The visitors broke the deadlock with a quarter of the game left but were hit by an equaliser in added time, only to grab an even later goal in the 97th minute to settle a dramatic final and lay their hands on the coveted trophy.