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Arnold promises a strong Iraq

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Arnold promises a strong Iraq

Baghdad: Graham Arnold has vowed that Iraq will work to be a force in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after the Australian signed a contract extension as head coach on Monday.

The new contract will see the tactician in charge of Iraq for September's Gulf Cup and the continental showpiece in January, with Arnold signing a six-month extension although the Iraq Football Association had offered a four-year deal

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers to kick off with new format

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers to kick off with new format

Kuala Lumpur: The journey towards the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ begins on August 31 (Monday), 2026 with the first round of matches in the centralised Qualifiers.

Taking place for a 23rd time since being introduced in 1980, this iteration of the qualification pathway offers 15 berths at next year’s Finals and sees the maiden implementation of a two-tiered format.

Group Stage cast decided

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Group Stage cast decided

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage was finalised on Sunday, with six teams booking their tickets.

They join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE), with the Group Stage Draw scheduled for September 3.

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf became the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage after defeating Banaat FC 7-0 on Sunday.

The win saw Nasaf stay perfect in Group C with three wins and head coach Botir Kodirkulov can start looking forward to bettering last season’s run to the quarter-finals.

PS - Group E: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 12-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group E: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 12-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Hisor: Clara Luvanga netted a stunning seven goals as Al Nassr Club overwhelmed Tajikistan’s FC CSKA Dushanbe 12-0 to wrap up their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage Group E fixtures in style on Sunday. 

Hessa Al Isa added three to move the Saudi Arabia side to five points while Dushanbe finished with three defeats.

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PS - Group B: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-0 FC Ilbirs (KGZ)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group B: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-0 FC Ilbirs (KGZ)

Bishkek: Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC completed their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage challenge with a 2-0 defeat of FC Ilbirs of Kyrgyz Republic on Sunday.

Goals from Samnang Ti and Airi Kuroki secured Phnom Penh the points as they finished third in Group B while Ilbirs ended their campaign at the foot of the standings.

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PS - Group F: FC Jurong (SGP) 2-1 No Limits FC (LBN)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group F: FC Jurong (SGP) 2-1 No Limits FC (LBN)

Yangon: Ruriko Takashima struck two stunning goals as FC Jurong concluded their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage campaign with a 2-1 win against No Limits FC on Sunday.

The win meant Singapore's Jurong finished third in Group F with three points while Lebanon's No Limits departed with three defeats.

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PS - Group C: Master FC (LAO) 0-5 Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Master FC (LAO) 0-5 Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU)

Qarshi: Royal Thimphu College FC bid farewell to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ with a 5-0 win against Master FC on Sunday.

The win meant Royal Thimphu ended their Preliminary Stage Group C campaign with four points, with Master FC completing theirs with three defeats.