Road to Saudi Arabia 2026 glory paved

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Road to Saudi Arabia 2026 glory paved

Kuala Lumpur: The teams aiming for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their challengers following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The 16-strong cast were divided into four groups for the seventh edition of the tournament that will kick off on January 6, 2026.

Shenhua’s Slutskiy satisfied; Shin eyes Ulsan progression

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Shenhua’s Slutskiy satisfied; Shin eyes Ulsan progression

Shanghai: Leonid Slutskiy took plenty of positives from Shanghai Shenhua FC’s 1-1 draw with Ulsan HD FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 match on Wednesday.

The head coach saw his Chinese Super League side recover from their Matchday One defeat to Korea Republic’s Gangwon FC to collect their first point of the campaign, with the Russian tactician pleased with how his players coped with the demands of the match.

Yuruki shines as Vissel Kobe stay perfect

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Yuruki shines as Vissel Kobe stay perfect

Kobe: Koya Yuruki repaid his coach’s faith by delivering a match-winning performance to hand Vissel Kobe a dramatic 1-0 victory over Melbourne City at Misaki Park Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Yuruki, often used as a substitute, was handed a starting role and scored in the third minute of added time, keeping Kobe perfect after two rounds.

Jesus hails disciplined Al Nassr

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Jesus hails disciplined Al Nassr

Baghdad: Head coach Jorge Jesus praised his players’ defensive discipline after Al Nassr Club overcame Al Zawraa SC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group D tie on Wednesday.

After a cagey opening half, substitute Abdullah Al Khaibari provided the breakthrough in the 52nd minute before Joao Felix wrapped up proceedings to ensure the Saudi Pro League side maintained their perfect start.

Al Muharraq’s composure pleases Manuel

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Al Muharraq’s composure pleases Manuel

Tehran: Fernando Manuel declared that Al Muharraq SC showcased the quality of Bahraini football after his side defeated Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC 1-0 on Wednesday, keeping their winning run in Group A of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 intact.

Juninho Piauiense’s strike on the hour mark made the difference as Al Muharraq drew level on points with UAE’s Al Wasl FC at the top of the standings.

Biscan: Draw a fair result for Al Ahli

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Biscan: Draw a fair result for Al Ahli

Andijan: Head coach Igor Biscan was satisfied with the outcome despite his Al Ahli SC side settling for a second successive draw in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

The Qatari side battled for a share of the points with Uzbekistan’s PFC Andijon, leaving them two adrift of Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC at the top of Group B.