Preview - Preliminary Stage: MD2

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Preview - Preliminary Stage: MD2

Kuala Lumpur: It’s make or break time for teams in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage in Thursday’s Matchday Two.

With only six spots - the five group winners and best second placed side - to the Group Stage up for grabs, all 19 teams in action will want to make sure that they remain in the running after the completion of the penultimate day of action.

Hat-trick hero McDaniel proud of Stallion’s drive

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Hat-trick hero McDaniel proud of Stallion’s drive

Yangon: Captain Chandler McDaniel led by example after the forward struck thrice in Stallion Laguna FC’s 6-1 win against Khovd Western FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Group A tie on Monday.

McDaniel got the ball rolling with the opener in the seventh minute, then converted a spot-kick four minutes later before capping a splendid performance with her third goal in the 90th minute with the result giving the team much belief going forward.

Sailors’ Takeuchi aims to raise the bar

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Sailors’ Takeuchi aims to raise the bar

Melaka: Ami Takeuchi capped her AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage debut with a brace to give Lion City Sailors a 2 -0 win over Etihad Club of Jordan on Monday.

The 19-year-old struck twice in the first half to secure the three points for the Singapore side, giving them a perfect start in Group C ahead of their clash with Kelana United of Malaysia on Matchday Two.

PS - Group B: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 3-0 APF FC (NEP)

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

PS - Group B: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 3-0 APF FC (NEP)

Qarshi: PFC Nasaf made a successful start to their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage Group B campaign with a 3-0 win against AFP FC at Markaziy Stadium on Monday.

A dominant first half display saw Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva netting twice with Maftuna Shoyimova adding further gloss to the result as the Uzbekistan side joined Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars on maximum points.

Socceroo Marco Tilio signs for Rapid Wein

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Socceroo Marco Tilio signs for Rapid Wein

Vienna: Australia international winger Marco Tilio has joined Rapid Wein from Scottish Premiership side Celtic on a four-year contract, the Austrian club have confirmed.

The 24-year-old has signed for Rapid Wein after spending the last 18 months on loan at Melbourne City, where he played a key role in leading the club to their A-League Championship title win over Melbourne Victory in May.

Europe Wrap: Winning moments for Asia’s rising players

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Winning moments for Asia’s rising players

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic U20 international Yoon Do-young struck his first Eredivisie goal for Excelsior FC while Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero, Japan international Ritsu Doan and Saudi Arabia forward Marwan Al Sahafi saw their maiden appearances for Cremonese, Eintracht Frankfurt and Royal Antwerp respectively start on the right foot. 

Join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action takes off in Europe.