Preview - Final: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Preview - Final: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Suwon: Naoki Kusunose and Ri Yu Il are ready to play all their cards in the highly-anticipated AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 final between Tokyo Verdy Beleza and Naegohyang Women’s FC on Saturday.

Kusunose’s Tokyo Verdy hold the advantage, having beaten their opponents in the group stage this season but Ri believes his side have improved tremendously since that meeting last November.

An added incentive the sides is victory will mean representing Asia in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027.

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Naegohyang will be prepared, says Kim

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Naegohyang will be prepared, says Kim

Suwon: Kim Kyong Yong is under no illusion of the task that awaits Naegoyhang Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday but has vowed that the DPR Korea side will be ready. 

Having already lost to the Japan outfit in the group stage, the 24-year-old knows there is no room for error for the DPR Korea side at Suwon Sports Complex if they are to claim a first continental title.

Dependable Muramatsu puts everything on the line for Tokyo Verdy

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Dependable Muramatsu puts everything on the line for Tokyo Verdy

Suwon: In all her footballing career, Tomoko Muramatsu has only worn and defended the honour of Tokyo Verdy Beleza and the 31-year-old is determined to take the club to new heights in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™.

A place in the history books is on offer when the Japanese side take on DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC in the final at Suwon Sports Complex on Saturday with the centre-back ready to put a stamp on the Asian map for the club she loves.

Final - How they stack up: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Final - How they stack up: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Suwon: Nothing will be left to chance when Tokyo Verdy Beleza and Naegohyang Women’s FC face off in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final on Saturday.

Tokyo Verdy’s Naoki Kusunose and his Naegohyang counterpart Ri Yu Il will no doubt be pouring over footage to find the margins to achieve victory as the-AFC.com takes a look at how these two teams have played in their run to the final.

Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Zurich:  Asia's hopefuls discovered their road to glory following the conclusion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 in Zurich on Thursday.

The 48-team tournament will be contested on November 19 to December 13, with Asia represented by nine sides.

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Zurich: The stage is set for Asia's finest to challenge for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 following the Official Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 24-team tournament will run from October 17 to November 7, with Asia represented by four sides.