Irankunda seals Sporting move

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Irankunda seals Sporting move

Kuala Lumpur: Australian Nestory Irankunda earned a big-money move from Watford to Sporting CP in Portugal on Saturday in a deal until 2031.

The 20-year-old started at Adelaide United but also had spells at Bayern Munich and Grasshopper with the winger shining for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Jonan takes European step; Messi joins Al Ettifaq

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Jonan takes European step; Messi joins Al Ettifaq

Kuala Lumpur: Singapore midfielder Jonan Tan has taken the next step in his career by joining Croatian side NK Dugopolje on loan, while Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq Club have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signing of French prospect Rayane Messi.

Lion City Sailors, Cerezo Osaka, Melbourne City and several Indonesian clubs were also active in the transfer market.

Al Rashdan signs with Wydad; Cummings heads to Vietnam

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Al Rashdan signs with Wydad; Cummings heads to Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan international Nizar Al Rashdan completed a move to Moroccan side Wydad AC on Thursday on a one-year deal.

There was also movement across Southeast Asia with most leagues approaching their respective kick-off dates.

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage Draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage Draw which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Fans can expect even more top quality matches as the teams look to lift the most coveted trophy in Asian club football. The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures about the League Stage Draw.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ is set to be a mesmerising affair with the Group Stage Draw to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The third edition of the revamped competition will see the teams bidding to follow in the footsteps of 2024/25 winners Sharjah FC of the UAE and 2025/26 champions Gamba Osaka of Japan. The-AFC.com highlights several key facts and figures ahead of the Draw.

S-final (1st Leg): Singapore 1-3 Thailand

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

S-final (1st Leg): Singapore 1-3 Thailand

Singapore: Seven-time champions Thailand will take a 3-1 lead into the second leg of their ASEAN Championship 2026 semi-final against Singapore after Anthony Hudson’s side cruised to victory at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday.

Teerasak Poeiphimai scored twice in the opening 26 minutes to send the visitors on their way to a commanding victory before Shawal Anuar saw his penalty saved for the home side and Seksan Ratree hit Thailand’s third in the 51st minute.

Substitute Ilhan Fandi provided Singapore with a late lifeline through his strike from distance six minutes from time. The teams will meet again in Bangkok on Tuesday with the Singaporeans facing a significant task to advance to the country’s first final since 2012.