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Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Golgohar Sirjan (IRN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Golgohar Sirjan (IRN)

Arkadag: FC Arkadag moved a step closer to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ as Ahmet Atayew’s 77th minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Golgohar Sirjan from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Group B on Wednesday.

Atayew’s clinical finish earned his side a second win in Group B to move onto seven points from four matches while Golgohar remain bottom of the standings with two points with two games remaining.

Group B: Golgohar Sirjan SC (IRN) 0-0 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Group B: Golgohar Sirjan SC (IRN) 0-0 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Hisor: Golgohar Sirjan held Turkmenistan’s FC Arkadag to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group B clash on Wednesday as the teams shared the points at Hisor Central Stadium.

Neither side was able to find a way through during a tight tussle in Tajikistan with substitute Majid Aliyari going closest to claiming the win for the side from the Islamic Republic of Iran with only two minutes remaining.

The result sees Arkadag move onto four points from their three matches in Group B while Golgohar have doubled their tally to two as the group stage reaches the halfway stage.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis maintain slim advantage; East Bengal in steady form

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis maintain slim advantage; East Bengal in steady form

Tehran: Persepolis’ place at the top of the Iran Pro League remained on shaky ground as Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and defending champions Tractor FC moved closer to dethroning the 16-time winners.

Titleholders East Bengal FC scored their second win in as many starts in the Indian Super league, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-1 Al Ansar FC (LBN)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-1 Al Ansar FC (LBN)

Thimphu: Turkmenistan’s Ahal FC claimed their first win with a 2-1 defeat of Group A leaders Al Ansar FC in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ encounter on Friday to leave the race for the top spot wide open. 

Lebanon’s Al Ansar, who won both their previous matches, will have to wait for the outcome of the Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC-Paro FC tie later on Friday to find out if they qualify for the quarter-finals. 

The win for Ahal, however, was not enough as they exited the competition with four points.

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 5-1 Ahal FC (TKM)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC (SYR) 5-1 Ahal FC (TKM)

Thimphu: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo SC of Syria revived their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A campaign with a 5-1 win against Ahal FC on Tuesday.

Valeriu Tita’s side climbed to second with the win but need victory against Bhutan’s Paro FC on Friday to stand a chance of reaching the knockout stage.

With just one point from two matches, Turkmenistan’s Ahal will also be in search of a win in their tie against group leaders Al Ansar FC of Lebanon.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis claim pole; mixed start for Mohun Bagan

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis claim pole; mixed start for Mohun Bagan

Tehran: Persepolis took over the top in the Islamic Republic of Iran while FC Bars Issyk-Kul and Neftchi Fergana consolidated their positions in Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan in contrasting fashion.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant opened their campaign in India with a defeat, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) 2-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Thimphu:  Paro FC came back from two goals down to hold tournament debutants Ahal FC to a 2-2 stalemate in their opening AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A tie on Saturday.

The Turkmenistan side, ahead by two goals at the end of the first half at Changlimithang Stadium, conceded twice after the break - the second time in the 90th minute - in the face of a resurgent home side. 

Group B: Al Jazira Club (UAE) 2-1 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group B: Al Jazira Club (UAE) 2-1 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Abu Dhabi: A dramatic end saw Al Jazira Club turn one point to three after they edged FC Arkadag 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group B tie at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

Centre-back Nermin Mujkic powered home a last-gasp header to take the United Arab Emirates side to the top of the Group B standings on four points with Turkmenistan’s Arkadag one behind.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor, Fergana on shaky ground; Paro defend title

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor, Fergana on shaky ground; Paro defend title

Tehran: Tractor FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Neftchi Fergana in Uzbekistan saw their respective title defences come under threat following a winless week for both sides.

The Indian Super League and Bangladesh Football Premier League both kicked off as Paro FC wrapped up the Bhutan Premier League championship for the sixth straight time, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issy-Kul, Fergana stream ahead, Istiklol go off track

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issy-Kul, Fergana stream ahead, Istiklol go off track

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul and PFC Neftchi stayed on course for second consecutive titles in Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan respectively while FC Istiklol, looking for a 12th straight trophy, saw their championship bid derailed in Tajikistan.

The domestic league in Sri Lanka wrapped up its first round, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group B: FC Arkadag (TKM) 1-0 Al Muharraq SC (BHR)

Arkadag: FC Arkadag marked their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ campaign with a 1-0 win over Al Muharraq SC in their Group B opener on Tuesday.

Mekan Saparow’s 52nd minute header proved the difference as the Turmenistan side held firm against late pressure from Al Muharraq to secure all three points.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Tehran: Tractor FC’s quest for a second Iran Pro League title gained traction as the defending champions stretched their unbeaten start to six matches. 

PFC Nasaf, the 2024 Uzbekistan Super League champions defeated titleholders Neftchi Fergana, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.