#U17WAC - S-final: Japan power past Australia

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#U17WAC - S-final: Japan power past Australia

Suzhou: Japan marched into the final of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ with a 4-0 win against Australia in their semi-final on Thursday.

Three first half goals paved the way for Sadayoshi Shirai’s side, who controlled from start to finish as they stayed in the hunt for a fifth title.

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#U17WAC - S-final: DPR Korea hold off China PR to advance

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#U17WAC - S-final: DPR Korea hold off China PR to advance

Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea overcame a valiant China PR 4-2 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday.

Next up for DPR Korea on Sunday are Japan - who defeated Australia 4-0 in their last four tie - in a repeat of the 2024 final. 

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Thu, 14 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview: Q-finals

Jeddah: The quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ are set to be closely fought affairs with the remaining sides all fancying their chances of lifting the coveted trophy.

The action kicks off with two ties on Friday with the sides fully focused on achieving continental glory after having secured qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The-AFC.com takes a look at just what can be expected from the four match-ups. 

#ACLTwo - Final: Facts & Figures

Wed, 13 May, 2026

#ACLTwo - Final: Facts & Figures

Riyadh: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ final between Al Nassr Club and Gamba Osaka is set to be an explosive affair on Saturday.

Both teams displayed impressive form in advancing to the decider and ahead of their face-off at the King Saud University Stadium, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from both sides.

Kuwait SC live up to Jovovic's expectations

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC live up to Jovovic's expectations

Ardhiyah: Ardhiyah: Nebojsa Jovovic was basking in glory after seeing Kuwait SC battle their way to the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ title on Wednesday.

His side looked to be down and out after trailing 2-0 and 3-2 to Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in a classic showdown but Jovovic managed to get the best out of his players as they fought back to claim a 4-3 win in front of their fans at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.

McConkey heartbroken but proud of Svay Rieng’s progress

Thu, 14 May, 2026

McConkey heartbroken but proud of Svay Rieng’s progress

Ardhiyah: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were left to once again endure heartbreak after a dramatic extra-time defeat to Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

The Cambodian side, who also fell at the same stage last year, twice led the pulsating contest at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium but couldn’t hold on as Kuwait SC lifted the trophy with a 4-3 win. 

Head coach McConkey admitted that his team had opportunities to close out the game and were punished for not doing so.