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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.