West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail impress; Al Ahli, Al Hussein set early pace

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail impress; Al Ahli, Al Hussein set early pace

Doha: Al Duhail SC showed they mean business with a 4-0 win over Al Rayyan as they opened a two-point lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League 2024/25.

In Jordan, Al Ahli and Al Hussein made it two wins in a row while there was also action in Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the most recent round of domestic action across West Asia.

Central and South Asia Wrap: Persepolis held in opener; Nasaf stay top

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Central and South Asia Wrap: Persepolis held in opener; Nasaf stay top

New Delhi: There was no winning start for Persepolis FC as the defending champions kicked off their Iran Pro League 2024/25 season with a 1-1 draw against Zobahan.

FC Nasaf showed resilience as they edged Qizilqim 1-0 despite playing for more than 66 with a one-player deficit in their Uzbekistan Super League tie, while Abdyshh-Ata Kant put up a five-star performance to remain leaders in the Kyygyz League.

In Tajikistan, Istiklol scripted their 13th consecutive victory, while Royal Thimpu College Royal Thimphu defeated Thimphu City to widen the gap in Bhutan.

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua snap Port’s unbeaten streak; Machida bounce back

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua snap Port’s unbeaten streak; Machida bounce back

Shanghai: Late goals from Brazilian Andre Luis sent leaders Shanghai Port crashing to their first defeat of the season as Shanghai Shenhua closed the gap in the Chinese Super League standings.

Elsewhere, Machida Zelvia bounced back in style to score four past Jubilo Iwata in the J1 League.

There was also action in Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram in buoyant mood; Liga 1 shaping up nicely

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram in buoyant mood; Liga 1 shaping up nicely

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Buriram United showed their mettle to secure a 4-2 win against rivals Bangkok United to stay top of Thai League 1.

Three teams remained equal in Indonesia as Bali United, PSM Makassar and Borneo FC displayed early dominance in Liga 1.

There were also matches in Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action from across Southeast Asia.

#ACLElite - Know your teams (East)

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite - Know your teams (East)

Kuala Lumpur: The newly-minted AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is set for take-off following the conclusion of the League Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

As we eagerly await for the action to kick off, the-AFC.com takes a look at the 12 teams who will battle for the eight quarter-final spots in the East Zone.

The action promises to be spectacular as only two former AFC Champions League winners made the cut, setting the stage for high-octane matches.

Al Hilal lift Saudi Super Cup in style

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Al Hilal lift Saudi Super Cup in style

Abha: Al Hilal kicked off their 2024/25 season majestically as they came from behind to defeat Al Nassr 4-1 in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday.

It was their second successive Super Cup and fifth overall as the four-time Asian champions showed they mean business in the upcoming season.

Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling AFC Champions League era has come to a conclusion as, after 22 years of top-class Asian club football, the tournament has been revamped to AFC Champions League Elite™ in the upcoming season.

From household domestic names to international stars, the competition has been lit up by a number of players who provided memories to cherish for lovers of Asian football.

Spanning East Asia to West Asia, the-AFC.com selects 10 of the biggest superstars the competition has witnessed in its illustrious history.

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Thrilling battle lines were drawn following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season League Stage draw on Friday.

In a pivotal change, the League Stage format will be utilised for the first time in an AFC club competition and features two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions.

#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Exciting match-ups and titanic battles are on the cards after teams found out who their opponents are following the group stage draw of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Friday.

Four groups in the East and West respectively will house the 32 teams competing for the ultimate prize of being the inaugural winners of this brand new competition.