#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially kicked off the preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 men’s club season with the highly anticipated club workshops for the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) and AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two).

The club workshops, held at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in Asian club football, with new competition formats and increased financial incentives set to elevate the standards across the Continent.

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#ACLElite cast finalised

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has been finalised following the completion of the Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

Shandong Taishan of China PR and Qatar's Al Gharafa were the last two teams to advance after registering hard-fought wins against Thailand's Bangkok United FC and Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates respectively.

#ACLTwo teams decided

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo teams decided

Kuala Lumpur: Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr FC and Kuwait SC of Kuwait were the final teams to confirm their places in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 group stage after winning their respective Preliminary Stage 1 ties on Wednesday.

Altyn Asyr defeated India's East Bengal 3-2 in a thrilling match while Kuwait SC beat Al Ahli of Bahrain 1-0.

The two join 30 other teams in Friday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TECNO becomes Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

TECNO becomes Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC and international technology brand TECNO have announced a global partnership that will see TECNO become an Official Global Supporter of the AFC’s newly revamped and highly anticipated club competitions, the AFC Champions League Elite™, the AFC Women’s Champions League™, and the AFC Champions League Two™ for the 2024-2025 season.

The partnership was inaugurated on August 13 at a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, which saw representatives of the AFC and TECNO come together to share their ambitions and strategic goals for the monumental collaboration. The event was held ahead of the anticipated official League Stage and Group Stage draw ceremonies of the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ scheduled for August 16, 2024.

Hojageldiyev praises Altyn Asyr’s grit against East Bengal

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Hojageldiyev praises Altyn Asyr’s grit against East Bengal

Kolkata: Altyn Asyr head coach Yazguly Hojageldiyev lauded his team for showing nerves of steel after the Turkmenistan club overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat East Bengal 3-2 in the AFC Champions League Two™ Preliminary Stage on Wednesday.

Altyn Asyr fell behind in the seventh minute but recovered to score twice heading into the break before adding the third, with East Bengal netting a late consolation.

PS: Kuwait SC edge Al Ahli to advance

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

PS: Kuwait SC edge Al Ahli to advance

Manama: Kuwait SC left it late before securing a 1-0 win against Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage tie at Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.

The win sees Kuwait SC continuing their journey into the group stage, with the draw to be conducted on Friday.

Al Ahli will still have continental football to look forward to as they will now continue their journey in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25.

PS: Altyn Asyr roar into group stage

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

PS: Altyn Asyr roar into group stage

Kolkata: Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr FC fought back from a goal down to defeat East Bengal of India 3-2 in their AFC Champions League Two™ Preliminary Stage tie at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday.

Goals from Myrat Annayev erased David Lalhlansanga’s opener before Selim Nurmyradov gave Altyn Asyr the lead going into the break. Mihail Titov increased the Turkmenistan side’s tally early in the second half with Saul Crespo netting a late consolation for East Bengal.

While Altyn Asyr will take their place in Friday’s AFC Champions League Two draw, East Bengal will feature in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25, with the draw scheduled for August 22. 

Akhmedov pleased Abdysh-Ata pass tough test

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Akhmedov pleased Abdysh-Ata pass tough test

Jalal-Abad: Islam Akhmedov was full of admiration for his FC Abdysh-Ata Kant side after the Kyrgyz Republic outfit confirmed their place in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 group stage.

The 62-year-old head coach oversaw a 2-0 win over Afghanistan’s Attack FC at Kurmanbek Stadium in a Preliminary Stage 1 tie with a goal in each half settling the contest.

Madibo credits Al Gharafa’s perseverance for win against Al Shabab

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Madibo credits Al Gharafa’s perseverance for win against Al Shabab

Al Khor: Al Gharafa's Assim Madibo hailed his team's resilience and the support of their fans after securing a 1-0 victory over United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli, sealing their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage.

Ferjani Sassi's second-half header proved to be the decisive moment at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, with Shabab Al Ahli unable to find an equaliser despite multiple attempts.