East Asia Wrap: Kyoto, Kashima lead; Chengdu stay ahead

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto, Kashima lead; Chengdu stay ahead

Hong Kong: Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers are tied at the summit of the J1 League as the title race intensifies in Japan, while Vissel Kobe and Kashiwa Reysol shared points in a crucial top-four clash.

In China PR, Chengdu Rongcheng held their lead despite pressure from second-placed Shanghai Port, with Shanghai Shenhua dropping points in a six-goal thriller.

Over in Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors extended their dominance at the top, while Gimcheon Sangmu slipped to defeat.

There was also action in Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Johor Darul Ta'zim unstoppable; late goals seal Buriram win

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Johor Darul Ta'zim unstoppable; late goals seal Buriram win

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim extended their winning run in Malaysia with another commanding display, while Buriram United scored late to take the points in Thailand.

Borneo continued their perfect start in Indonesia while in Cambodia, Svay Rieng stayed flawless at the top, as Young Elephant maintained their grip on the Lao League.
 
From Myanmar to Vietnam, league leaders maintained their momentum with Lion City Sailors and Cong An Ha Noi all securing important victories. Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr go top; Al Sadd beaten again

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr go top; Al Sadd beaten again

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club defeated Al Kholood to lead the Saudi Pro League ahead of Al Khaleej and defending champions Al Ittihad as all three made it two wins out of two.

Reigning Qatar champions Al Sadd SC suffered a second defeat in three matches while Shabab Al Ahli are ahead in UAE.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look at the domestic scene across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor claim first victory in Iran

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor claim first victory in Iran

Tehran: Defending champions Tractor won their first match in three starts in the 2025/26 Iran Pro League while leaders Kheybar Khorramabad were held to a draw after two wins.

The current titleholders in the Bhutan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan leagues registered positive results, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday One

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 kicks off on Tuesday with 32 teams vying for the coveted trophy.

The race for the title promises to be intense with the likes of the star-studded Al Nassr Club among those in the fray.
 
Join the-AFC.com in our Matchday One preview, with 16 group stage matches to be played across the continent.

Pyramids set up Al Ahli date

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Pyramids set up Al Ahli date

Cairo: Pyramids FC advanced to the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Auckland City in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup Playoff on Sunday.

Goals from Walid El Karti, Marwan Hamdy and Mostafa Ziko made the difference at the Cairo side’s 30 June Stadium as the dominant African champions overcame stiff resistance from their Oceanian counterparts.

 

Pyramids now march on to face Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC, winners of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25, in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific-Cup – and stand just two matches from an Intercontinental Cup decider against Paris Saint-Germain.