Final heartbreak for Japan

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Final heartbreak for Japan

Rabat: Japan staged a late comeback but it wasn't enough to prevent Nigeria from securing a 2-1 win in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 final on Saturday..

Japan's first final appearance since 2016 ended in disappointment as the East Asian side left themselves too much to do after falling 2-0 behind early in the second half with Fuki Ito's 80th minute strike ultimately unable to stop Nigeria from claiming their maiden title.

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#AWCL - Q-final cast decided

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

#AWCL - Q-final cast decided

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/2027™ was decided on Saturday following the conclusion of the Group Stage.

The three group winners and runners-up, together with the two best third-placed teams, advanced, with the Knockout Stage Draw to be conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 3.

#ACLElite - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

#ACLElite - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ had it all as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways from a stunning round of action, with the League Stage entering its business end.

#ACLTwo - MD4: Facts & Figures

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

#ACLTwo - MD4: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage was filled with thrills and spills as several teams booked their knockout stage spots.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that stood out in a pulsating matchday.

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Matchday Four: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ witnessed scintillating action as the 32 teams went toe-to-toe as the race for Round of 16 spots intensified.

The-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Perfect Machida delight Kuroda

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Perfect Machida delight Kuroda

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia not only kept their perfect run going in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ but Thursday's 2-1 win against Shanghai Shenhua FC also secured their passage to the knockout stage with two games to spare, much to the delight of Go Kuroda.

The 56-year-old tactician believes that his players were motivated by the support from the stands and the confirmation of a top two finish in Group G means that he can manage the squad better for their final two matches and their challenge for the J1 League title.