#AWCL 2026/27 - Preliminary Stage: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#AWCL 2026/27 - Preliminary Stage: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ kicks off on Monday with the Preliminary Stage as the pursuit of glory begins.

With a record field, big names and an exciting cast of newcomers ready for action, the-AFC.com tells you - the fans - all you need to know ahead of the latest edition of Asia’s premier women’s club competition.

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Fans can expect even more top quality matches as the teams look to lift the most coveted trophy in Asian club football. The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures about the League Stage Draw.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ is set to be a mesmerising affair with the Group Stage Draw to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The third edition of the revamped competition will see the teams bidding to follow in the footsteps of 2024/25 winners Sharjah FC of the UAE and 2025/26 champions Gamba Osaka of Japan. The-AFC.com highlights several key facts and figures ahead of the Draw.

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

#ChallengeLeague group battles to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27™ is set to discover their fate at the Group Stage Draw on August 20 (Thursday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Seven clubs advanced from the Preliminary Stage to join the eight sides that were granted direct entry to the Group Stage and the two eliminated teams from the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage (West). An additional three clubs will be confirmed following the completion of the remaining Preliminary Stage matches in the East.

Irankunda seals Sporting move

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Irankunda seals Sporting move

Kuala Lumpur: Australian Nestory Irankunda earned a big-money move from Watford to Sporting CP in Portugal on Saturday in a deal until 2031.

The 20-year-old started at Adelaide United but also had spells at Bayern Munich and Grasshopper with the winger shining for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Jonan takes European step; Messi joins Al Ettifaq

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Jonan takes European step; Messi joins Al Ettifaq

Kuala Lumpur: Singapore midfielder Jonan Tan has taken the next step in his career by joining Croatian side NK Dugopolje on loan, while Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq Club have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signing of French prospect Rayane Messi.

Lion City Sailors, Cerezo Osaka, Melbourne City and several Indonesian clubs were also active in the transfer market.