Group A: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group A: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Wuhan: Naema Ibrahim’s brace earned UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club a stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win against Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Thursday.

Wuhan Jiangda dominated the contest at Hankou Recreation and Sports Center with Kabange Mupopo getting the early goal but Abu Dhabi fought back through two late Ibrahim efforts to completely turn the game on its head.

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#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 is set for kick off with 12 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy.

Join the-AFC.com as we first preview Group A which will see China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda, Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic, Malaysia’s Sabah FA and Abu Dhabi Country Club of the United Arab Emirates vying for spots in the knockout stage.

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement builds for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25, the-AFC.com takes a look at Group B featuring Australia’s Melbourne City, Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines, Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars and Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Australia’s Melbourne City will start as favourites but will need to tread with caution against opponents who will be determined to impress on the continental stage.

#AWCL - Know your Group C teams

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group C teams

Kuala Lumpur: Group C of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 promises to be a thriller with Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies among the favourites for the title.

However, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team of Chinese Taipei and India’s Odisha FC will be no pushovers.

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Buraidah: Air Force SC head coach Wassam Rizk lauded his side’s mental resilience after their 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B match on Wednesday.

The Iraqi side opened up a three-point lead at the top of the standings but Rizk admitted that the victory did not come easy.

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Amman: Al Hussein SC head coach Joao Mota praised his players’ resilience after they came from behind to defeat Kuwait SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match at the Amman International Stadium on Wednesday.

After conceding an early goal to Kuwait SC’s Mohamed Marhoon, Al Hussein responded with a header from Abdulaziz N'Diaye before Aref Al Haj netted the winner to seal their first win.

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Qarshi: Head coach Ruzikul Berdiev hailed PFC Nasaf’s second half performance as they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 2-1 win against Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D tie on Wednesday.

Nasaf trailed to a Mateus Lima individual goal in the 19th minute but fought back to score in the 83rd and two minutes into added time, both through Zoran Marusic to earn their first win of the campaign.

Marinos rise to Hutchinson's challenge

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Marinos rise to Hutchinson's challenge

Yokohama: John Hutchinson praised his Yokohama F. Marinos players for responding in style after their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/24 win against Korea Republic's Ulsan HD on Wednesday.

Humbled 7-3 by Gwangju FC in their opening match, Hutchinson had challenged his players to take responsibility for their performance and they responded with an emphatic 4-0 win against Ulsan.