McMahon stunner sends Melbourne City through

Thu, 22 May, 2025

McMahon stunner sends Melbourne City through

Wuhan: Shelby McMahon scored in the fourth minute of added time as Melbourne City FC stunningly booked their place in the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 after defeating Korea Republic’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC 1-0 in their semi-final on Wednesday.

McMahon’s late strike took the Australian side into a final showdown with China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC on Saturday. 

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Dominant Wuhan Jiangda power into final

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Dominant Wuhan Jiangda power into final

Wuhan: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC marched into the final of the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 after a commanding 2-0 win over Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their last four tie on Wednesday.

The China PR side were dominant from start to finish against their Vietnamese opponents and will face Australia's Melbourne City FC - who defeated Korea Republic's Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC 1-0 in their last four tie - in Saturday's final.

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Kuala Lumpur: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 when Jeddah giants Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned the Kings of Asian Football after beating Kawasaki Frontale in the final. 

The final also brought an end to our inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy Football campaign. Thanks to all who played – we hope you had fun and we look forward to seeing you again next season.  
 
But before we break for the off-season, here’s a look back at some of the standout stats from a tournament that will live long in the memory.  

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Tue, 20 May, 2025

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Singapore: The curtains came down on a thrilling AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with Sharjah FC defeating Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking 2024/25 following the conclusion of the season, with Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the way.

With a total of 119.957 points, the West Asians are perched in pole position, with Japan in second place and Korea Republic ranked third.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best strike as season winds down

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best strike as season winds down

Kuala Lumpur: Australia’s Martin Boyle, Korea Republic’s Yang Hyun-jun, Indonesia’s Eliano Reijnders and Japan’s Ritsu Doan contributed to their share of the headlines with crucial goals as most key European leagues began wrapping up their 2024/25 season.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating Thailand 3-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time.

As the dust settles on a truly memorable tournament, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from the fiesta of women’s futsal.