#AWCL - Preview: Matchday 3

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

#AWCL - Preview: Matchday 3

Kuala Lumpur: The Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/2027™ concludes on Saturday and fans can expect scintillating action.

At stake are eight places in the knockout round, with the three group winners and runners-up and the two best third-placed sides to advance to the quarter-finals.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with several tickets already booked.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-a-bam-khatoon-fc-irn-1-6-naegohyang-women’s-fc-prk

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-a-ayeyawady-fc-women-mya-0-2-inac-kobe-leonessa-jpn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-b-425-sports-club-prk-6-0-ho-chi-minh-city-women’s-fc-vie

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-b-east-bengal-fc-ind-1-4-hwacheon-kspo-wfc-kor

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-c-pfc-nasaf-uzb-1-2-beijing-jingtan-football-club-chn

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-|-group-c-kaya-fc-iloilo-0-7-melbourne-city-fc-aus

Preview – Final: Japan v Nigeria

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Preview – Final: Japan v Nigeria

Rabat: Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their encounter with Nigeria in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 final on Saturday.

Japan will contest their fourth final, having previously reached the decider in 2010, 2014 and 2016. Their only title came in 2014, when they defeated Spain 2-0 in San Jose. 
DPR Korea, meanwhile, will face Brazil in the third-place playoff.

Women’s Olympic draw to chart path for LA28 hopefuls

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Women’s Olympic draw to chart path for LA28 hopefuls

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s contenders to reach the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at Los Angeles 2028 will discover their fate at the Asian Qualifiers Draw on November 12 (Thursday).

To take place at 3pm (GMT+8) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the ceremony comprises a cast of eight that will vie for two direct berths at the ninth occasion of a women’s football competition at the Olympic Games.

India win thriller; Bangladesh toil for victory

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

India win thriller; Bangladesh toil for victory

Dhaka: India began their title defence at the SAFF Championship 2026 with an exciting 3-2 win against Pakistan in Group B on Thursday.

In Group A, Bangladesh also secured three points after edging Bhutan 1-0.

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Kim pleased with Pohang’s battling spirit, Gamba’s Myojin disappointed

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers’ determination not to lose was pleasing to head coach Kim Sung-jae after the Korea Republic side came back thrice to hold Gamba Osaka to a 3-3 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ match on Wednesday.

Gamba tactician Hiroshi Myojin, meanwhile, was left wondering what could have been despite remaining unbeaten in their campaign as they dropped points for the second time in four matches.

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Dougall: Buriram on right track despite Kashima stalemate

Buriram: Buriram United captain Kenny Dougall believes his side are making progress under new head coach Raul Caneda despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw against Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Wednesday. 

The result left Buriram 12th in the standings with three points from four matches, while Kashima moved to 10, two behind leaders Vissel Kobe.