Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Ulsan: Former Asian champions Ulsan HD have announced the departure of Korea Republic international Jung Woo-young and Swedish midfielder Gustav Ludwigson ahead of the club’s return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ next month.

Jung, who joined Ulsan midway through the 2024 season, had revealed in December that he would be leaving the club and the two-time AFC Champions League winners confirmed the 38-year-old’s exit on Saturday.

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#AFCU23 squads announced

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 squads announced

Jeddah: The 16 contenders for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ have named the squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just two days remaining until the seventh edition of AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising stars have been revealed and the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to look out for.

Saudi Arabia 2026: Facts & Figures

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026: Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on Tuesday with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy.

The action promises to be spectacular and ahead of the opening matches, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on Tuesday with the stage set for the continent’s brightest talents to shine on the continental platform.

Over the years, the tournament has featured players who have inspired their countries to one of Asian football’s most prestigious titles and finished the campaign not only as a champion but also with the Most Valuable Player accolade.
 
From Amjad Kalaf’s stunning display in the first-ever tournament to Joel Chima Fujita dazzling in 2024, the-AFC.com looks back at the six players who have been named the AFC U23 Asian Cup MVP.

Indonesia name Herdman as head coach

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Indonesia name Herdman as head coach

Jakarta: Former Canada coach John Herdman has been named the new head coach of Indonesia, the PSSI confirmed on Saturday.
 

The 50-year-old Englishman previously led Canada’s women’s team to the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016 before qualifying the country’s men’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, their first appearance at the finals in 36 years.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 - the final fixtures of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group stage served up a final flourish before the knockout picture settled: late headers, tight-angle finishes and long-range thunderbolts that lit up the timeline.

We've shortlisted the standout efforts, now it's over to you: watch the clips, relive the drama, and vote for the goal that moved you most.