Europe Wrap: Winning moments for Asia’s rising players

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Winning moments for Asia’s rising players

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic U20 international Yoon Do-young struck his first Eredivisie goal for Excelsior FC while Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero, Japan international Ritsu Doan and Saudi Arabia forward Marwan Al Sahafi saw their maiden appearances for Cremonese, Eintracht Frankfurt and Royal Antwerp respectively start on the right foot. 

Join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action takes off in Europe.

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#ChallengeLeague cast set for Group Stage draw

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

#ChallengeLeague cast set for Group Stage draw

Kuala Lumpur: Battle lines for the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) 2025/26 will be marked on August 28 (Thursday) during the Group Stage draw, which starts at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The cast was finalised following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage earlier this month, which saw nine teams progress to join the eight sides that had been granted direct entry to the Group Stage, along with the three eliminated clubs from the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ahli lift Saudi Super Cup; trio set early pace in Qatar

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ahli lift Saudi Super Cup; trio set early pace in Qatar

Doha: Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Al Nassr Club on penalties to clinch the Saudi Super Cup on Saturday.

Al Shamal, Al Gharafa and Qatar SC are setting the early pace in Qatar while Al Ramtha are top in Jordan.

The season, meanwhile, has kicked off in Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: NorthEast retain Durand Cup

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: NorthEast retain Durand Cup

Kolkata: NorthEast United FC put a halt to second-tier I-League side Diamond Harbour’s superb run in the Durand Cup 2025 with a 6-1 win in the final.

Paro FC and Muras United consolidated their respective pole positions in Bhutan and Kyrgyz Republic while the leagues in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan played their last matches before a three-week break.
 
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ASEAN Wrap: Jets stun Macarthur; Buriram stay perfect

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Jets stun Macarthur; Buriram stay perfect

Kuala Lumpur: Newcastle Jets qualified for their maiden Australia Cup semi-finals with a stunning win over defending champions Macarthur FC on Sunday.

In Thailand, Buriram United were in impeccable form while there were also matches in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action across ASEAN unfolded this past week.

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua regain lead; Kyoto, Kashima shine; Jeonbuk stunned

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua regain lead; Kyoto, Kashima shine; Jeonbuk stunned

Hong Kong: Shanghai Shenhua reclaimed the Chinese Super League top spot with victory over Qingdao Hainiu.

Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers are in a two-way tie at the top in Japan while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered a shock defeat in Korea Republic.
 
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