PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 4-0 Rajshahi Stars FC (BAN)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

PS - Group A: East Bengal FC (IND) 4-0 Rajshahi Stars FC (BAN)

Kota Kinabalu: East Bengal FC hardly put a foot wrong as they began their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage in style with a 4-0 win against Rajshahi Stars FC on Monday.

Anthony Andrew’s side led from start to finish in a dominant victory and they will look to build on their momentum against Guam’s Rovers FC on Thursday while Rajhashi will have the opportunity to bounce back against Sabah FA.

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West Asia Wrap: Winning starts for Al Nassr, Al Ain; Air Force held

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Winning starts for Al Nassr, Al Ain; Air Force held

Dubai: Al Nassr Club began the defence of their Saudi Pro League title with victory against Al Fateh.

Reigning UAE champions Al Ain FC fought back from a 2-0 deficit to walk away winners against Baniyas, Air Force SC were held in Iraq while the action in Yemen saw leaders Al Sha´a Hadramaut also sharing points.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana stay ahead

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana stay ahead

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul regained pole position in Kyrgyz Republic while Neftchi Fergana cruised in Uzbekistan as their respective title contenders Muras United and Pakhtakor continue to threaten.

In India, the 2026 Durand Cup inches to a close, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul remain firmly in charge

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Rongcheng, Seoul remain firmly in charge

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng and FC Seoul maintained their tight grips on the title race in China PR and Korea Republic respectively with wins over the weekend.

Kashima Antlers recorded their second victory in as many matches but ended the matchday fourth in the standings as the new season of the J1 League starts to gather pace.

The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

Preview: S-finals (2nd leg)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Preview: S-finals (2nd leg)

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam and Thailand will look to finish the job in the ASEAN Championship 2026 semi-finals second leg to book a repeat of the previous two finals.

Holders Vietnam and Thailand are on course to reach yet another decider after picking up first leg victories against Malaysia (2-0) and Singapore (3-1) respectively.

Sunday makes Sydney switch; Dabo joins Al Khor

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Sunday makes Sydney switch; Dabo joins Al Khor

Kuala Lumpur: Sydney FC have strengthened their attacking ranks with the signing of Nigerian forward Oriola Sunday on loan from RB Omiya Ardija, while Qatar’s Al Khor secured Senegalese midfielder Mohamed Dabo from Al Shamal.

Dewa United added Brazilian midfielder Jean Mangabeira, with Isenmulang Kalteng FC strengthening their defensive options with Firman Ramadhan.