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Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

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Dababneh: Calm minds and teamwork behind Al Nassr’s eACL Elite success

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Dababneh: Calm minds and teamwork behind Al Nassr’s eACL Elite success

Jeddah: Amjad Othman M Alqarni and Sief Addeen Jaser Fahed Dababneh said a calm mind and great communication led to success as Al Nassr Club defeated Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC in the final of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 on Monday.

After a pulsating 4-3 victory in the first leg, Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr delivered a composed and clinical performance in the return fixture, securing a 3-2 result to seal a historic win.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club crowned champions of inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club crowned champions of inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club defeated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC to emerge as winners of the inaugural edition of the AFC eChampions League Elite on Monday.

The tournament, which kicked off last Thursday at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall, was packed with high-intensity matches involving 16 teams representing clubs participating in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Hyogo Takaki seeks redemption for Yokohama F. Marinos

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Hyogo Takaki seeks redemption for Yokohama F. Marinos

Jeddah: The final two quarter-finals of the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 set the stage for an exciting last four showdown between Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club and Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos.

The two sides had met the night before in real-world action at the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr stormed into the semi-finals with a 4-1 win, thereby providing Hyogo Takaki with an opportunity to avenge the defeat in the virtual arena.

Pakhtakor confident of ending Persepolis FC’s sizzling run

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Pakhtakor confident of ending Persepolis FC’s sizzling run

Jeddah: As Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor FC cruised into the semi-finals of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025, the duo of Salokhiddin Esanov and Rashid Khakimov are confident their journey at the landmark event is far from over.

Having beaten one of the favourites, Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta'zim, in the quarter-finals, Khakimov said the team were pleased with the way they controlled the game and would come back stronger.

Final four set for AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Final four set for AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Jeddah: The semi-finalists of the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 were confirmed after a series of unforgettable clashes in Sunday’s quarter-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

After four thrilling last eight showdowns, Monday’s semi-finals will see Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC face Pakhtakor FC of Uzbekistan, while Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos will square off against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club.

Round of 16 serves up enticing last eight showdowns

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Round of 16 serves up enticing last eight showdowns

Jeddah: The AFC eChampions League Elite Round of 16 lived up to expectations with high octane action as the quarter-finalists were decided on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr continued from where they left off in the West Zone League Stage with a 13-1 aggregate win against the UAE’s Al Wasl while Vissel Kobe, who topped the East Zone, booked their spot with an 8-2 win against Ulsan HD.

Yamada seeks to avenge Vissel Kobe’s #ACLElite defeat

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Yamada seeks to avenge Vissel Kobe’s #ACLElite defeat

Jeddah: Tetsuya Yamada is determined to fly the flag high for Vissel Kobe in the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 after the Japanese club bowed out of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 in the Round of 16..

Under Yamada’s expertise, Vissel Kobe finished the League Stage of the virtual event as the only undefeated side, registering six wins and a 2-2 draw against Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC.

Al Nassr, Vissel Kobe lead the way as #eACLElite League Stage concludes

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Al Nassr, Vissel Kobe lead the way as #eACLElite League Stage concludes

Jeddah: The League Stage of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite concluded on Friday with the teams discovering their Round of 16 pairings.

Complete with stunning comebacks and shocking upsets, the concluding rounds of the League Stage saw Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Japan’s Vissel Kobe finishing top in the West and East Zones, respectively.

JDT’s Rommy pleased with opening day returns

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

JDT’s Rommy pleased with opening day returns

Jeddah: Rommy Hadiwijaya hailed the performance of his Johor Darul Ta’zim side as the Malaysian club announced their arrival at the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 with three wins from four matches in the League Stage on Thursday.

Rommy, who burst into the spotlight after being crowned champion in the eFootball™ Championship 2025 Manchester United console category, was in fine form, winning all three matches that he took part in.

Sonneveld eyes improvement after Al Gharafa’s mixed start

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Sonneveld eyes improvement after Al Gharafa’s mixed start

Jeddah: Al Gharafa’s Yos Sonneveld refused to be deterred by his side’s tempered start to the League Stage of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 on Thursday.

The Qatar-based club picked up one win and one draw while suffering two defeats in the first four rounds of the League Stage, and will look to improve on their performance in order to secure a favourable position in the Round of 16 pairings.