Late Jiang winner sends Wuhan Jiangda through

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Late Jiang winner sends Wuhan Jiangda through

Wuhan: Wuhan: Jiang Chenying struck late to clinch China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC a 1-0 win against Auckland United FC of New Zealand in Round 1 of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

Wuhan Jiangda dominated the opening tie of the new global women’s club competition and were deserving winners as they booked a place in Round 2 where they will face the winners of the CAF Women’s Champions League in December.

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#ACLElite – Vote for your MD2 Player of the Match by STA

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD2 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two delivered precisely what the AFC Champions League Elite™ promises: big-game moments, cool heads under pressure, and players who bent the flow of the contest their way.

We've shortlisted standout performers — now it's over to you. Read the snapshots below, remember the moments, and back your man.

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Preview

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round returns with Matchday Three action on Thursday.

The 24 teams hoping to advance to the continental showpiece will face double headers, with the reverse fixtures to be played on Tuesday.

With only the six groups winners to advance to the Finals, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what can be expected on Thursday.

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Japan, Korea Republic chase destiny

Santiago: The stage is set for Japan and Korea Republic to stake their claim for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 despite the Asian juggernauts facing difficult tasks in their respective Round of 16 encounters.

The teams had a contrasting group phase but having advanced, will spare no effort in their bid to savour glory.

Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Uzbekistan name Cannavaro as head coach

Tashkent: Former Italy FIFA World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named as the new head coach of Uzbekistan, it was announced on Monday.

It is the second time that the 2006 Ballon d'Or winner has taken charge of a national team, having coached China PR for two matches in early 2019 before stepping down.

Europe Wrap: Japan, Australia stars shine

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Europe Wrap: Japan, Australia stars shine

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan internationals Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Atsuki Ito found the back of the net again after scoring in their previous matches while Ito’s compatriots Daizen Maeda and Ayase Ueda both bagged match-winners. 

There were also more goals and assists from the Continent’s top players, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.