Wuhan Jiangda take title with shootout win

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Wuhan Jiangda take title with shootout win

Wuhan: China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC clinched the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ title in dramatic fashion, defeating Melbourne City FC of Australia 5-4 in a sudden death penalty shootout after the final ended 1-1 at the end 120 minutes on Saturday.

Youngster Shelby McMahon put Melbourne ahead but a Wang Shuang stoppage time penalty sent the match into extra time and eventually the shootout with goalkeeper Chen Chen emerging Wuhan Jiangda's star with two saves. 

The win meant Wuhan Jiangda also sealed their place in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026.

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Melbourne City’s Stott named MVP

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Melbourne City’s Stott named MVP

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC's Rebekah Stott was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 on Saturday.

Despite Melbourne City suffering heartbreak in the final against Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC, Stott was a dominant figure in the Australian side's to the title decider.

Urawa’s Shiokoshi takes Top Scorer award

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Urawa’s Shiokoshi takes Top Scorer award

Wuhan: Yuzuho Shiokoshi walked away with the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Top Scorer award as the tournament concluded on Saturday.

Shiokoshi enjoyed a superb tournament, netting four goals in as many matches.

JDT and Bidoglio part ways

Fri, 23 May, 2025

JDT and Bidoglio part ways

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Hector Bidoglio bid farewell to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on Friday.

The Malaysian champions, in announcing the Argentinian’s departure, expressed gratitude for Bidoglio's unwavering commitment and contributions since joining JDT in 2022.

#AFCU23 draw to set stage for Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#AFCU23 draw to set stage for Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers

The 44 teams eyeing a place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 will discover their qualifying journey on Thursday afternoon when the Qualifiers Draw takes place at 3pm.

The ceremony, to be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, will sort the cast into 11 groups to do battle for the Qualifiers, which will take place between September 1 and 9, 2025.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Kuala Lumpur: Following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, we look back on the Match Predictor competition over what was a fantastic first edition of the continental competition in its new format.  

Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned champions of Asia for the first time after beating Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final to conclude an unbeaten campaign while there were numerous memorable matches along the way.  
 
From the opening round of fixtures in September to the final in Jeddah in early May, we highlight the standout numbers from the Match Predictor.  

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Kuala Lumpur: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 when Jeddah giants Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned the Kings of Asian Football after beating Kawasaki Frontale in the final. 

The final also brought an end to our inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy Football campaign. Thanks to all who played – we hope you had fun and we look forward to seeing you again next season.  
 
But before we break for the off-season, here’s a look back at some of the standout stats from a tournament that will live long in the memory.  

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Tue, 20 May, 2025

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Singapore: The curtains came down on a thrilling AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with Sharjah FC defeating Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.