#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ will discover their Group Stage fate on September 3 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A cast of 12 clubs has been finalised following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage—which witnessed a record number of participants—on Sunday, ahead of the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club tournament.

Group Stage cast decided

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Group Stage cast decided

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage was finalised on Sunday, with six teams booking their tickets.

They join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE), with the Group Stage Draw scheduled for September 3.

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf became the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage after defeating Banaat FC 7-0 on Sunday.

The win saw Nasaf stay perfect in Group C with three wins and head coach Botir Kodirkulov can start looking forward to bettering last season’s run to the quarter-finals.

PS - Group D: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-4 4.25 SC (PRK)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group D: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-4 4.25 SC (PRK)

Pathum Thani: 4.25 SC of DPR Korea stayed perfect after breezing 4-1 past Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars to reach the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Sunday.

The victory saw 4.25 finish their Preliminary Stage Group D campaign with maximum points and they will now set their sights on challenging for the title. 

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-1 Etihad Club (JOR)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-1 Etihad Club (JOR)

Hisor: Sara Didar netted twice as Bam Khatoon FC came from behind to beat Jordan’s Etihad Club 3-1 on Sunday and qualify for the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™.

The side from the Islamic Republic of Iran topped Group E with seven points to earn their third consecutive Group Stage appearance while Etihad Club, who were in with a chance coming into the match, closed three points adrift. 

PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-0 Sabah FA (MAS)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-0 Sabah FA (MAS)

Kota Kinabalu: East Bengal FC staved off Sabah FA to clinch a 2-0 win which earned the Indian side a place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Sunday.

Second half goals from Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth settled a keenly-fought contest at Likas Stadium with East Bengal finishing top of Group A with maximum points.

PS - Group B: Kaya FC-Iloilo (KGZ) 0-0 TSL FC (HKG)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group B: Kaya FC-Iloilo (KGZ) 0-0 TSL FC (HKG)

Bishkek: Kaya FC-Iloilo showed defensive resilience as they held TSL FC to a goalless stalemate to stamp their ticket to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Sunday.

The Philippines side were put under tremendous pressure by their Hong Kong, China counterparts with goalkeeper Yasmin Elauria in fine form as they topped Group B on seven points, the same as TSL but with a superior goal difference.