Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s elite are set to stake their claim for the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL) when the 2025/26 season kicks off its highly anticipated group showdowns on November 9 (Sunday).

The 12 contenders for the trophy in the second edition of the Continental club showpiece were split into three groups in September, which will be played in centralised venues.

FVS system set to be implemented in AWCL 2025/26 Group Stage

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

FVS system set to be implemented in AWCL 2025/26 Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: In yet another step towards enhancing women’s football in Asia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Monday that the upcoming AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL) 2025/26 season will incorporate the use of the Football Video Support (FVS) system from the Group Stage, which will be held from November 9 to 23, 2025.

The launch of the landmark competition last season marked a new chapter in the Confederation’s rich legacy, with the Final between China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC and Melbourne City FC of Australia elevated by the historic use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), paving the way for the introduction of FVS which will be used in an AFC competition for the first time.

Hopefuls learn Group Stage challengers

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Hopefuls learn Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 cast discovered their path to glory following the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams were divided into three groups for the second edition of the continental showpiece and will do battle in a centralised league format between November 9 to 23, 2025.

Sangita delighted as East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Sangita delighted as East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

Phnom Penh: Sangita Basfore expressed relief after her goal helped India’s East Bengal secure qualification to the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong in their final Group E tie on Sunday.

Sangita struck to give East Bengal the lead but Kitchee hit back to take a share of the spoils.
 
The result saw the Indian side finish on four points, enough to seal their passage to the next round, while Kitchee were eliminated after finishing two points adrift.

Ri thrilled with Naegohyang’s qualification

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Ri thrilled with Naegohyang’s qualification

Vientiane: DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC highlighted their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 title credentials with a perfect run in Group D of the Preliminary Stage.

In registering three wins from three, Ri Yu Il’s side scored a total 23 goals and kept clean sheets in matches against Laos’ Master FC (11-0), RTC FC (7-0) of Bhutan and Chinese Taipei’s Kaohsiung Attackers FC (5-0).