Sangita delighted as East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Sangita delighted as East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

Phnom Penh: Sangita Basfore expressed relief after her goal helped India’s East Bengal secure qualification to the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong in their final Group E tie on Sunday.

Sangita struck to give East Bengal the lead but Kitchee hit back to take a share of the spoils.
 
The result saw the Indian side finish on four points, enough to seal their passage to the next round, while Kitchee were eliminated after finishing two points adrift.

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Ri thrilled with Naegohyang’s qualification

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Ri thrilled with Naegohyang’s qualification

Vientiane: DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC highlighted their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 title credentials with a perfect run in Group D of the Preliminary Stage.

In registering three wins from three, Ri Yu Il’s side scored a total 23 goals and kept clean sheets in matches against Laos’ Master FC (11-0), RTC FC (7-0) of Bhutan and Chinese Taipei’s Kaohsiung Attackers FC (5-0).

Group stage cast finalised

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Group stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The teams taking up the six remaining spots in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 were confirmed following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage on Sunday.

The six joined China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, Melbourne City FC of Australia, Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women, Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC and Bam Khatoon FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Group Stage draw scheduled for September 11, with the action kicking off on November 9.

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto go top in Japan; Chengdu overtake Shenhua in China PR

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto go top in Japan; Chengdu overtake Shenhua in China PR

Hong Kong: The J1 League title race tightened further as Kyoto Sanga registered a commanding win, while Kashiwa Reysol and Vissel Kobe kept pace with narrow victories.

In Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors stretched their advantage after defeating defending champions Ulsan HD, while Daejeon Hana edged Gimcheon Sangmu in a key clash.

Chengdu Rongcheng took over top spot with a decisive win against Shanghai Port in China PR, while Shandong Taishan stunned Beijing FC.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Giantkillers Heidelberg a match away from Cup glory

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Giantkillers Heidelberg a match away from Cup glory

Kuala Lumpur: The Australia Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion after part-timers Heidelberg United set up a title decider with Newcastle Jets.

In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta'zim remained faultless while Ninh Binh continue to impress in Vietnam.

There were also matches in Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across ASEAN this past week.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad impress as season kicks off in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad impress as season kicks off in Saudi Arabia

Doha: Al Ittihad kicked off their Saudi Pro League title defence with a 5-2 win against Al Akhdoud with Al Ahli Saudi FC, Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club also enjoying victories. 

Al Shamal and Qatar SC continued their perfect starts in Qatar while Al Ain and Al Nasr made it two wins out of two in the United Arab Emirates.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the West Asian domestic scene.