Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol & Arkadag in fine form; Bashundhara claim title

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol & Arkadag in fine form; Bashundhara claim title

Bishkek: Muras United, FC Istiklol and FK Arkadag continued to shine in the Kyrgyz Premier League, Tajik League and Yokary Liga respectively as they maintained their unbeaten streaks.

Bashundhara Kings claimed the Bangladesh Football Premier League with a match to spare while the race for the Indian Super League title will go down the wire, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney and Auckland advance as champions celebrate across the region

Mon, 18 May, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney and Auckland advance as champions celebrate across the region

Kuala Lumpur: Sydney FC survived a dramatic penalty shootout against Newcastle Jets to book their place in the A-League grand final alongside Auckland FC, while Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi celebrated the V.League 1 title with victory over Thanh Hoa.

Persib Bandung moved to the brink of the Indonesia Super League crown after a dramatic late win, while Johor Darul Ta’zim’s dominance in Malaysia continued as Kuching City strengthened their grip on second place.
 
Singapore’s Lion City Sailors suffered defeat despite already being crowned champions, while Cambodia’s Svay Rieng were also beaten after sealing the title.
 
There was further movement in the Philippines title race as One Taguig climbed to the summit ahead of Manila Digger. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Mon, 18 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng continued to set the pace in China PR, while defending champions Shanghai Port were held again.
 

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe remained in control of their respective groups after a busy double matchweek, while FC Seoul strengthened their lead in Korea Republic.
 
Join the-AFC.com in our look at the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Hilal set for final day drama

Sun, 17 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Hilal set for final day drama

Doha: The race for the Saudi Pro League title will go down to the wire after Al Hilal SFC stayed within two points of Al Nassr Club on Saturday with just one matchday remaining.

Al Muharraq Club retained their Bahraini Premier League crown while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Riyadh: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Saturday with Gamba Osaka defeating Al Nassr Club 1-0 in the final.

It was fitting finale to a tournament which captured the imagination of the continent with high octane action from start to end.

As the dust settles on the thrilling edition, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.