#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s elite women’s clubs are set for the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw, which will take place at 3pm on January 15 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams—the top two of each group and the two best third-placed sides overall—progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded last November, to take their place in the next round of the second edition of the landmark AWCL and will contest single-leg Quarter-finals on March 28 and 29, 2026.

Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final cast was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

The top teams from each of the three groups and two best third-placed sides advanced to the quarter-finals, with the draw to be held on January 15.

Chang proud as Wuhan Jiangda send title warning; Nasaf live up to Vladislav’s expectations

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Chang proud as Wuhan Jiangda send title warning; Nasaf live up to Vladislav’s expectations

Wuhan: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC underlined their determination to defend the title with a dominant performance in Group B of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26, finishing top and sending a warning to their challengers. 

A 4-0 win against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC on Sunday, which was achieved despite not being at full strength, showed the China PR side will be a team to avoid when the knockout stage draw is held in January.

Wuhan Jiangda topped the standings with seven points, three ahead of PFC Nasaf of Uzbekistan and India’s East Bengal FC.

Matricciani proud of perfect Melbourne City

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Matricciani proud of perfect Melbourne City

Ho Chi Minh City: Melbourne City FC head coach Michael Matricciani was all smiles after his side wrapped up their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 group stage campaign with a 3-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City.

The A-League side led from start to finish with first-half goals from Holly McNamara, Alexia Apostolakis and Shelby McMahon sealing the win and seeing out another clean sheet to complete a flawless campaign.

Ho Chi Minh also advanced after finishing as the runners-up with Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines taking third place.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose, Naegohyang’s Ri target improvements for next stage

Yangon: Yangon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose has urged his Tokyo Verdy Beleza side to raise the bar after becoming the first team to advance into the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-finals following their 0-0 draw with Suwon FC Women on Saturday.

The Japanese side topped the Group C standings with seven points, one ahead of DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC - who also confirmed their place after cruising 3-0 past ISPE WFC of Myanmar.