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.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain firmly in charge; Air Force SC held

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain firmly in charge; Air Force SC held

Doha: Al Ain FC continued their march towards the UAE Pro League title with a 2-0 win over Al Bataeh as they surged further clear at the top.

Air Force Club were held to a surprise draw in Iraq while Al Seeb Club moved closer to the title in Oman. There were also matches in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our look back at the past week's domestic action across West Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima extend lead; Seoul remain clear

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng continued their flawless start in China PR, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip in Japan.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul strengthened their position at the top, with developments also across Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Macau.
 
Join the the-AFC.com for a look at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Thrilling race continues in Indonesia; Newcastle Jets impress ahead of Playoffs

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Thrilling race continues in Indonesia; Newcastle Jets impress ahead of Playoffs

Kuala Lumpur: The race for the Liga 1 title in Indonesia is set to go down to the wire with Persib Bandung and Borneo tied at the top.

Premiership winners Newcastle Jets closed their A-League campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Central Coast Mariners while there were also matches in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back at the domestic scene across ASEAN.

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group A

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ starts on Friday with 12 teams vying to lay their hands on the coveted trophy.

Ahead of the tournament which will showcase the next generation of Asian stars kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the teams - beginning with the Group A cast.

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

#WACU17 - Know your teams: Group B

Suzhou: Japan headline Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, which gets underway on Friday.

Perennial favourites though they may be, Japan will do well to tread with caution against three opponents aiming to make their mark on the continent.