Patient Tokyo Verdy get their reward

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Patient Tokyo Verdy get their reward

Tokyo: Naoki Kusunose applauded his players for staying focused after Tokyo Verdy Beleza cruised to a 5-0 win against Stallion Laguna FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Having suffered elimination at the same stage last season with Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, the 61-year-old Kusunose was delighted to overcome the hurdle in his second attempt after a controlled performance from the reigning Japan WE League champions.

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#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is primed for an exciting conclusion following the completion of the last eight stage on Sunday.

The four teams will now set their eyes on the centralised Finals, with the semi-finals to take place on May 20 and the final three days later, with all three ties single leg affairs.

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Vientiane: Ri Yu Il has no doubt that improvements are needed from his Naegohyang Women’s FC side despite a comfortable 3-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final on Saturday.

The DPR Korea side only had one goal to show despite a dominant opening half with Kim Hye Yong’s 40th minute header giving her team the lead before further efforts from Jong Kum and Kim Kyong Yong after the break added gloss to the final result. 

QF: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 0-4 Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

QF: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 0-4 Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Wuhan: Suwon FC Women stunned defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC 4-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final clash at the Hankou Culture Sports Centre on Sunday.

The win sees the Korea Republic side, who qualified for the last four for the first time, set up a meeting with tournament debutants Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea.

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Melbourne: Chinaza Uchendu stepped off the bench to score a spectacular 90th minute winner as last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC booked their place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf on Sunday.

The Nigerian forward was introduced in the 82nd minute and struck less than eight minutes later when she flicked the ball over her own head before crashing a vicious shot past the flat-footed Maftuna Jonimqulova.

The win, which came after Holly McNamara’s 38th minute opener for City was cancelled out in the 42nd minute by Zarina Mamatkarimova, means Michael Matricciani’s side will take on Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the semi-finals in May.

#U20WAC - Know your Group C teams

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#U20WAC - Know your Group C teams

Bangkok: The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ kicks off on Wednesday with 12 teams hoping to lift the trophy.

The race for the title promises to be intense and ahead of the 12th edition of the tournament kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the Group C cast.