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Player to watch: Nasser Al Gahwashi (YEM)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Nasser Al Gahwashi (YEM)

Kuala Lumpur: Nasser Al Gahwashi has already delivered one of the defining moments in Yemen's journey to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and the influential midfielder will be looking to inspire the West Asian side to greater heights when they return to the continental stage.

A creative spark in midfield with an eye for goal, Al Gahwashi has established himself as one of Yemen's most important players, combining his technical ability with a knack for producing decisive contributions.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Doha: Al Qadsiah took advantage of Al Hilal SFC not being in action to seize the Saudi Pro League lead while Al Sadd SC suffered late heartbreak against Al Duhail SC.

Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

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.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect; Buriram shine

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Terengganu, extending their perfect record to six wins from six matches.

In Thailand, defending champions Buriram United edged Pattani 1-0 to stay top, while Auckland FC began their A-League campaign with a comeback 3-1 win over Melbourne City. Vietnam, meanwhile, saw a major upset as Hanoi FC defeated reigning champions Cong An Ha Noi FC 2-1.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu’s lead cut; three teams level in Japan; Seoul held

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu’s lead cut; three teams level in Japan; Seoul held

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng saw their advantage at the top of the Chinese Super League reduced to six points, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima, FC Machida Zelvia and FC Tokyo moved level at the J1 League summit.

FC Seoul's march to the K League 1 title suffered a minor setback, North District moved top in Hong Kong, China while Kaohsiung Attackers and FC Ulaanbaatar continued to lead the way in Chinese Taipei and Mongolia respectively.

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Group D: Japan 5-0 Zambia

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Group D: Japan 5-0 Zambia

Rabat: Japan cruised to a 5-0 win against Zambia in their opening FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 Group D tie on Sunday.

Sadayoshi Shira’s side were relatively untroubled as strikes from Nanami Kurita (two), Wara Shimizu, Asuka Tanaka and an own goal from Grace Phiri gave them a resounding start.

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Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 5-0 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 5-0 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Yangon: Manila Digger made a flying start to their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group E campaign with a 5-0 win over Kasuka FC at the Thuwunna Football Stadium on Sunday.

Goals from Assan Badjie and David Sambou put the Philippine side in early control, with three more goals in the second half sealing an emphatic victory against Brunei Darussalam’s Kasuka. 

Group D: Borneo FC Samarinda (IDN) 2-0 Yangon United (MYA)

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Group D: Borneo FC Samarinda (IDN) 2-0 Yangon United (MYA)

Samarinda: Two second-half goals gave Borneo FC Samarinda a winning start to their AFC Challenge League 2026/27 Group D campaign as they defeated Yangon United 2-0 on Sunday.

The Indonesian side will next face Tainan City FC on Saturday with Myanmar’s Yangon to play the Chinese Taipei side on Wednesday.

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