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#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (East): 3 Takeaways

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (East): 3 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ (East) witnessed intense battles as the race for Round of 16 spots gathered pace.

The-AFC.com highlights three things that caught the eye with the battles to resume in February, 2026.

#ACLTwo - Matchday 6 (East): Facts & Figures

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday 6 (East): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group Stage (East) came to a close this past week, with the continent witnessing agony and ecstasy as qualification was sealed and dreams were dashed.

As the eight teams who advanced to the Round of 16 wait to learn their fate at the draw on December 30, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday Six.

Preview - Round 2: AS FAR (MAR) v Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Preview - Round 2: AS FAR (MAR) v Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC

Berrechid: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC will be ready to produce their best when they take on Moroccan side AS FAR in the second round of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 on Sunday. 

At stake will be a semi-final showdown with European champions Arsenal and Wuhan Jiangda will be determined to not let the opportunity slip by.

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2024 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ returned to Qatar in 2024, with the West Asian nation having also hosted the 2016 edition.

As we rapidly approach the 2026 edition to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, the-AFC.com concludes its look back at previous editions of the tournament by shining the spotlight on what proved to be a historical championship in 2024.

Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Almeqbali stars as UAE dethrone Algeria

Al Khor: Goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbali was the hero as United Arab Emirates edged Algeria 7-6 on penalties after their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarter-final ended 1-1 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.

Almeqbali saved Algeria’s second and eighth spot-kicks, with Richard Akonnor netting the winner as UAE dethroned the defending champions and set up a semi-final showdown with Morocco on Monday. 

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Al Rayyan: Jordan staved off a spirited fightback attempt from Iraq to secure a 1-0 win in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final at Education City Stadium on Friday.

The result meant that Jordan set up a tantalising semi-final meeting with Saudi Arabia - who defeated Palestine 2-1 - on Monday.

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Japan, meanwhile, have overtaken Thailand as Asia's top-ranked women's since following their quarter-final run at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - MD6 (East): In numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six (East) of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 concluded this past week with the race for Round of 16 places remaining tight.

After an exciting matchday, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the East Zone.

Shah: Tampines have built on last season’s lessons

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Shah: Tampines have built on last season’s lessons

Pathum Thani: Shah Shahiran has urged Tampines Rovers FC to keep their eyes on the ball after the Singaporean side completed their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group H campaign with a swagger on Thursday.

The 2-0 win against Thailand’s BG Pathum United meant Tampines topped the group with 16 points, meeting the target of remaining undefeated after having failed to progress last season.

Goals from Koya Kazama and Trent Buhagiar sealed Thursday’s win, with Shah saying Tampines’ resurgence was built on lessons learned from last season.

Jebali wants perfect Gamba to go all the way

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Jebali wants perfect Gamba to go all the way

Suita: Issam Jebali is determined to see Gamba Osaka fulfill the promise they have shown by lifting the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ title after the Japanese side completed a perfect group stage campaign by defeating Ratchburi FC 2-0 on Thursday.

The Japanese side finished a whopping nine points ahead of second-placed Ratchaburi and forward Jebali said there should be no let up, even with head coach Daniel Poyatos leaving the club.

Resilient Macarthur live up to Sterjovski’s expectations

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Resilient Macarthur live up to Sterjovski’s expectations

Beijing: Head coach Mile Sterjovski applauded Macarthur FC after the Australian side overcame challenging conditions to defeat Beijing FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/25™ Group E tie on Thursday.

Beijing FC’s Sai Erjiniao cancelled out Kristian Popovic’s opener with Harrison Sawyer converting a penalty to secure the Australian side their fourth win and top spot in the standings.

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Vote for your #AWCL Magic Moment Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: From last-ditch saves to length-of-the-pitch patterns, the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26™ group stage has already delivered the whole highlight reel.

These are the flashes of brilliance that turned matches, lifted crowds and told you everything about resilience, class and chemistry in a single frame.

Looking back at the completed three matchdays, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the Magic Moments Presented by STA and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of this article. Consider it your licence to relive, rewind and reward the moment that made you leap from your seat.