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Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 2-3 Korea Republic

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 2-3 Korea Republic

Bishkek: Korea Republic came from behind to edge Lebanon 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Sunday.

Lebanon will next face Kyrgyz Republic on Thursday with Korea Republic facing the hosts on Sunday.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.

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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.

PS - Group F: No Limits FC (LBN) 0-8 Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

PS - Group F: No Limits FC (LBN) 0-8 Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)

Yangon: Myanmar’s Ayeyawady FC - Women moved closer to the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ after strolling to an easy 8-0 win over No Limits FC on Thursday. 

The Continental debutants, who claimed their second consecutive Preliminary Stage victory, will face New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC on Sunday while Lebanon’s No Limits will look for their first win against FC Jurong of Singapore.

PS - Group F: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 6-0 No Limits FC (LBN)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

PS - Group F: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 6-0 No Limits FC (LBN)

Yangon: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC kicked off their Continental debut with an emphatic 6-0 win over No Limits FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage Group F fixture on Monday. 

The Chinese Taipei outfit’s victory sets them up nicely for their tie against Singapore’s FC Jurong on Thursday while No Limits, the first Lebanese women’s club to compete in an AFC competition, will take on Myanmar’s Ayeyawady FC - Women.

Bajrami joins Al Taawoun; Kennedy makes Macarthur switch

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Bajrami joins Al Taawoun; Kennedy makes Macarthur switch

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun have strengthened their attacking options with the loan signing of Albania international Nedim Bajrami, while Macarthur FC have added Scottish winger Kai Kennedy to their ranks.

Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers were also active in the women’s transfer market, securing New Zealand international Maggie Jenkins and Lebanon defender Tiana Jaber respectively.

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Ansar emerge Lebanese champions; Istiklol crash to first defeat in Tajikistan

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Ansar emerge Lebanese champions; Istiklol crash to first defeat in Tajikistan

Bishkek: Al Ansar lifted the Lebanese Premier League title with victory over Nejmeh as the much-delayed 2025/26 season finally concluded on Sunday. 

FC Istiklol fell to their first Tajik League defeat in 12 outings while Neftchi Fergana saw their lead in the Uzbekistan Super League whittled down to a point.
 
Reigning Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC opened their title defence with an emphatic win in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central, South and West Asia.

Syria lift second title

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Syria lift second title

Amman: Syria produced a stirring fightback before defeating Lebanon 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final to clinch the WAFF U-17 Girls’ Championship title for the second time.

The triumph added to Syria’s maiden triumph secured in 2023.

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2027 is all set for take off following the conclusion of the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 30 teams - two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers - were divided into eight groups - six of four and two of three - to contest a single round-robin centralised league from October 5 to 11.

Each group winner will advance to the Finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from the 2026 campaign: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Yemen complete Saudi Arabia 2027 cast

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Yemen complete Saudi Arabia 2027 cast

Doha: Nasser Al Gahwashi struck both goals as Yemen completed the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ cast after defeating Lebanon 2-0 in their Qualifiers Final Round Group B match on Thursday.

Yemen, who topped the group with 14 points and will be making a return to the continental stage after missing out on the 2023 edition, will square off against Korea Republic, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam in Group E of the Finals.