Urawa strengthen with Yamane, Seko moves

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Urawa strengthen with Yamane, Seko moves

Kuala Lumpur: Urawa Red Diamonds have bolstered their squad with the signing of two experienced players in Miki Yamane and Tatsuki Seko.

The 2006 J1 League champions have started their new campaign in underwhelming fashion, losing their opening two matches but head coach Cho Kwi-jae will now have an improved arsenal at his disposal.

Sunday makes Sydney switch; Dabo joins Al Khor

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Sunday makes Sydney switch; Dabo joins Al Khor

Kuala Lumpur: Sydney FC have strengthened their attacking ranks with the signing of Nigerian forward Oriola Sunday on loan from RB Omiya Ardija, while Qatar’s Al Khor secured Senegalese midfielder Mohamed Dabo from Al Shamal.

Dewa United added Brazilian midfielder Jean Mangabeira, with Isenmulang Kalteng FC strengthening their defensive options with Firman Ramadhan.

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.

PS - Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 11-0 Master FC (LAO)

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 11-0 Master FC (LAO)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf were at their best as they cruised 11-0 past Master FC of Laos in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage tie on Monday.

Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva starred with a hat-trick as Nasaf opened their Group C campaign in style ahead of their clash against Bhutan’s Royal Thimphu College on Thursday, while Master will be hoping for a change in fortunes when they face Banaat FC of United Arab Emirates.

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

PS - Group E: Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) 3-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Hisor: Bam Khatoon FC put on a commanding performance to beat Tajikistan’s FC CSKA Dushanbe 3-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage clash on Monday.

The Islamic Republic of Iran side took a two-goal lead in the first half and wrapped up the match after keeping a resurgent Dushanbe in check to get their Group E campaign off to a confident start.

PS - Group B: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 6-0 FC Ilbirs (KGZ)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

PS - Group B: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 6-0 FC Ilbirs (KGZ)

Bishkek: Kaya FC-Iloilo showed they are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ after defeating FC Ilbirs 6-0 in their Preliminary Stage Group B tie on Monday.

The Philippines club will next face Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia on Thursday while Ilbirs play Hong Kong, China’s TSL FC.