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Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in first loss; Paro crash in Bhutan opener

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul in first loss; Paro crash in Bhutan opener

Bishkek: Defending champions FC Bars Issyk-Kul slumped to their first defeat in the Kyrgyz Premier League while counterparts Neftchi Fergana, FC Istiklol and FK Arkadag remained strong in the Uzbekistan Super League, Tajik League and Yokary Liga respectively.

Paro FC opened their title defence in the 2026 Bhutan Premier League by going down to newcomers Drupka FC, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group D

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

#AFCU17 - Know your teams: Group D

Jeddah: Uzbekistan will be seeking to defend their title at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

Hoping to stop them from lifting the trophy for a third time will be Australia and India, with Group D reduced to three teams following DPR Korea's withdrawal.

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol take the lead; Mohammedan claim second win

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol take the lead; Mohammedan claim second win

Bishkek: Last season’s runners-up Muras United took over the top of the Kyrgyz Premier League as defending champions FC Istiklol did likewise in the Tajik League. 

Reigning champions Mohammedan SC continued their winning form after a poor start to the Bangladesh Football Premier League, 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: Issyk-Kul, Fergana power up; Mohammedan clinch first win

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana power up; Mohammedan clinch first win

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul maintained their hold on the Kyrgyz Premier League while Neftchi Fergana bounced back from their first defeat last week to chalk up two straight wins. 

Defending champions Mohammedan SC finally found their form in the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Europe Wrap: Ueda closing in on history

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Europe Wrap: Ueda closing in on history

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda netted his 23rd goal in 28 appearances, putting the 27-year-old on track to become the first Japanese player to finish as top scorer in the Eredivisie.

Other continental stars also filled the scoresheet, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Bishkek: Defending champions Neftchi Fergana's six-match winning run came to a halt in the Uzbekistan Super League while their counterparts in the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan remain unbeaten.

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

Relief and joy for China PR’s Bell

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Relief and joy for China PR’s Bell

Pathum Thani: China PR head coach Colin Bell was delighted as his side punched their ticket to the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, following a 2-1 win against Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

In securing a semi-final berth, the 2006 champions also ensured they would be one of Asia’s four representatives at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland later this year, giving Bell all the more reason to celebrate with his side to play Japan in the semi-finals.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-q-final-china-pr-2-1-uzbekistan

Panov proud of Uzbekistan’s journey

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Panov proud of Uzbekistan’s journey

Pathum Thani: Heartbreak and pride were the two emotions Vladimir Panov was grappling with as his Uzbekistan side exited the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ following a 2-1 defeat to China PR in the quarter-finals.

Despite being firmly outplayed in the first half and trailing by two goals, the Central Asians produced a gritty second-half performance, pulling one back and nearly equalising in the final 10 minutes.

Q-final: China PR 2-1 Uzbekistan

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: China PR 2-1 Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: China PR sealed their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 after defeating Uzbekistan 2-1 in the quarter-finals at Thammasat Stadium on Saturday.

The win means the 2006 champions will now face Japan in Wednesday’s semi-final, while also earning one of the four tickets to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

Preview - QF: China PR v Uzbekistan

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: China PR v Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: The respective head coaches of China PR and Uzbekistan are keeping their plans under wraps ahead of Saturday's AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-final showdown.

Champions in 2006, China PR topped Group A with nine points as they made up for missing out on the knockout stage in 2024, but head coach Colin Bell dismissed any claims of heightened expectations to reclaim past glory.

Turgunova’s journey fuelled by big dreams for Uzbekistan

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Turgunova’s journey fuelled by big dreams for Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: On a historic night for Uzbekistan football, Oydinoy Turgunova delivered more than just goals, she told a story of belief and the power of support.

The 20-year-old forward struck twice in Uzbekistan’s 4-0 win over Jordan to send her side into the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, but her performance was rooted in a journey that began far from the bright lights of continental football.