Know your team: Indonesia

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia held their own in their FIFA U-17 World Cup debut on home soil two years ago and the Southeast Asian side will be aiming to scale even greater heights at Qatar 2025.

Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.

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Know your team: DPR Korea

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off on November 3 with the tournament expanded to 48 teams.

Asia will have nine representatives and the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the continent's hopefuls, with DPR Korea kicking off the series.

DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week filled with statement performances across ASEAN as Melbourne City FC fired four past Perth Glory to claim their first A-League win, Buriram United extended their unbeaten run in Thailand and Phu Dong Ninh Binh staged another comeback to stay top in Vietnam.

Borneo FC continued their perfect streak in Indonesia, Johor Darul Ta’zim hit double figures to underline their dominance in Malaysia and Geylang International climbed to second in Singapore with a confident win.
 
There were also matches in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers maintained their lead in Japan despite being held by Kyoto Sanga, while Kashiwa Reysol remain in close pursuit.

In China PR, Shanghai Port slipped to defeat against Shandong Taishan, allowing Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Shenhua to close the gap to one and two points respectively with just two matchdays remaining.

Korea Republic’s Gimcheon Sangmu stunned newly crowned champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, while North District and Kitchee remain level at the summit in Hong Kong, China.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Group D: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 3-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Group D: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 3-1 Ezra FC (LAO)

Phnom Penh: Manila Digger cruised to a 3-1 win over Ezra FC in their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group D opener on Sunday.

Pa Ousman Gai and Dilane Wamba Tafem had given Digger a healthy cushion with Peeter Phanthavong reducing the deficit for Ezra before the Philippines side turned up the tempo in the second half with Baboucarr Touray putting the game beyond the Laos team’s reach.

Group E: Shan United FC (MYA) 1-2 Tainan City FC (TPE)

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Group E: Shan United FC (MYA) 1-2 Tainan City FC (TPE)

Tangerang: Tainan City FC overcame Shan United FC’s second half fightback to carve out a 2-1 win in their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group E tie on Sunday.

First half goals from Mohammed Sakkouh and Diocounda Gory had given the Chinese Taipei side a comfortable first half lead before Ye Yint Aung’s late goal gave the Myanmar side a glimmer of hope.