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Group C: Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) 6-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Group C: Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) 6-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Qarshi: China PR’s Beijing Jingtan Football Club made a stunning continental debut with a rousing 6-0 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group C opener on Sunday.  

Saratou Traore’s brace, Shen Menglu’s strike and an own goal by Saki Yoshida saw Yu Yun’s side take a healthy lead into the break, with Mahira Ali and Si Yu then finishing extinguishing the Philippines’ side’s challenge. 

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Group A: INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN) 4-1 BAM Khatoon (IRN)

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Group A: INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN) 4-1 BAM Khatoon (IRN)

Yangon: INAC Kobe Leonessa registered a convincing 4-1 win over BAM Khatoon in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2027/27™ Group A opener on Sunday.

Yui Narumiya’s first half strike set the tone for Kobe, who extended their lead through Mao Kubota, only for Zahra Sarbali to pull one back from the spot, with Maya Yamamoto and Ai Tsujisawa adding further goals to seal the win.

Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) 1-2 4.25 SC (PRK)

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) 1-2 4.25 SC (PRK)

Kolkata: 4.25 SC struck late to hand Hwacheon KSPO WFC a 2-1 defeat in their opening AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group B clash on Sunday.

DPF Korea’s 4.25 will look to build on this win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam while Korea Republic's Hwacheon next face hosts East Bengal FC,with both matches on Wednesday.

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#AWCL - Preview: Group Stage

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

#AWCL - Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27™ will be contested over the coming week and fans can expect spectacular action. 

Naegohyang Women’s FC will be defending their title but the side from DPR Korea are set to be tested with 11 other teams also eyeing the coveted trophy.

The three group winners and runners-up, together with the two best third placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals. 

The-AFC.com previews the Group Stage, which will be played as single leg matches in the centralised venues of Yangon, Kolkata and Qarshi.

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The hunt for ultimate success in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2026/27™ begins on November 1 (Sunday) when the Group Stage comes to life with the opening matchday.

A cast of 12 contenders will be on show at the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club competition and has been split into three groups of four clubs each to contest a single round-robin centralised league that runs until November 7.

AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27 - Group Stage Match Schedule

Alrajhi Bank named Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Alrajhi Bank named Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Alrajhi Bank as an Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Champions League Two™ and AFC Women's Champions League™, covering the 2026–2029 cycle in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership builds on Alrajhi Bank's existing association as an Official Regional Partner of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Across the 2026–2029 cycle, Alrajhi Bank will deliver a series of fan engagement activations for supporters in Saudi Arabia. These initiatives include the Official Coin Toss, a Player Escort Kids programme, exclusive stadium experiences and digital activations at selected matches, which aims to bring fans closer to the action at every stage of the competition. Together, these initiatives reflect Alrajhi Bank’s commitment to ensuring  fans are at the centre of Asian club football's biggest moments, season after season.

Visa expands AFC partnership to support Asia’s top club competitions through to 2029

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Visa expands AFC partnership to support Asia’s top club competitions through to 2029

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Visa as an Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Champions League Two™ and AFC Women's Champions League™, spanning the 2026-2029 cycle.

The worldwide partnership extends Visa's relationship with the AFC and brings its global payment services expertise to Asia’s leading club competitions, helping enhance access and convenience for fans across the region.