#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Monday with high quality action.

Wednesday will see the remaining seven groups kicking as the teams look to book their places in the Finals.

The 10 group winners and five best runners-up will join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals. Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea and the Philippines were the big winners on Matchday One of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers on Saturday.

The big victories propelled both sides to the top of their respective groups as the journey to reach the Finals began in earnest.

The hopefuls have been split into 10 groups – six of four, one of three and three of five – to battle in a centralised league format, which runs until October 27.

All group winners, along with the five best-placed runners-up, will progress to the 20th edition of the Finals, with two-time winners Saudi Arabia (1985, 1988) automatically qualifying as they host the tournament for the second time after 1992.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Preview - MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Dubai: Esteghlal FC will be determined to stop a high riding Al Nassr Club when the two sides square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

They will, however, have to brush off their 3-0 defeat to Zob Ahan in the Iran Pro League on Friday while Al Nassr will head into the tie with a spring in their step after edging Al Shabab in their Saudi Pro League encounter.

Preview - MD3: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Al Khor: Al Gharafa and Al Wasl Club will be on a mission to strengthen their claims for a spot in the knockout stage when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Both are on three points and victory on Tuesday will keep them not only ahead of the teams below them but could also vault them further up the standings.

Preview - MD3: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan will be aiming to bounce back when they face Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Both sides are on three points after having endured a mixed start to their respective campaigns.

Preview - MD3: Buriram United (THA) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Buriram United (THA) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Buriram: Buriram United will relish the visit of Pohang Steelers when the two sides face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram have got off to a fast start, sitting third in the standings on four points with three-time Asian champions Pohang one adrift.

Preview - MD3: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Yongin: Gwangju FC will be out to maintain their perfect start when they host Johor Darul Ta'zim in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The debutant side from Korea Republic registered impressive wins against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos and Kawasaki Frontale in their first two fixtures but can expect to be tested by Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim, who have also got off to a good start.

Preview - MD3: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC and Central Coast Mariners will both be equally desperate for maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

China PR's Shanghai Port only have a point from two matches while Australia's Mariners opened their campaign with two defeats.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 3

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 3

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024-2025 returns for Matchday Three action with all teams still very much in with a chance of sealing progression.

The top two finishers from each group will advance to the Round of 16, setting the stage for another matchday filled with high octane action.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store for us over the coming days.

#ChallengeLeague contenders gear up for Group Stage battles

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

#ChallengeLeague contenders gear up for Group Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s aspiring teams will embark on their quest for glory when the keenly anticipated AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 season gets underway on Saturday, October 26.

Set to shine the light on Asia’s emerging leagues, the revamped third tier men’s club competition comprises 18 teams in its inaugural edition. The Group Stage, featuring three groups of four teams each from the West and two groups involving three teams each from the East, will be played in a centralised league format.