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#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Kuala Lumpur: The eight teams discovered the road to glory following the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Thursday.

The action will kick off with the single leg quarter-finals, which will be played on March 28 and 29, 2026.

#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s elite women’s clubs are set for the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw, which will take place at 3pm on January 15 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams—the top two of each group and the two best third-placed sides overall—progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded last November, to take their place in the next round of the second edition of the landmark AWCL and will contest single-leg Quarter-finals on March 28 and 29, 2026.

Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Ulsan: Former Asian champions Ulsan HD have announced the departure of Korea Republic international Jung Woo-young and Swedish midfielder Gustav Ludwigson ahead of the club’s return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ next month.

Jung, who joined Ulsan midway through the 2024 season, had revealed in December that he would be leaving the club and the two-time AFC Champions League winners confirmed the 38-year-old’s exit on Saturday.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 - the final fixtures of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group stage served up a final flourish before the knockout picture settled: late headers, tight-angle finishes and long-range thunderbolts that lit up the timeline.

We've shortlisted the standout efforts, now it's over to you: watch the clips, relive the drama, and vote for the goal that moved you most. 

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 ™ delivered the hype! We had one-man shows, shot-stopper's inspiring performance, ... the action went on and on.  

Now, the stage belongs to the fans. It's your turn to decide who stood tallest on Matchday 6. 

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ delivered everything we craved at the business end of the group phase: epic 6-goal clash, late winner, ruthless finishes, and moments of individual brilliance.  

Some sealed qualifications, others sparked comebacks, and a few reminded us why football can turn on a single touch. 
 
Now it's over to you. Here are the standout strikes competing for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday six. 

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ahli Saudi FC lifted the newly-minted AFC Champions League Elite™ trophy with a well-deserved 2-0 win against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the final played in front of more than 58,000 fans at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium.

It was the Saudi Arabian side's first AFC Champions League Elite title and came on the back of a swashbuckling run that saw them complete their campaign undefeated.

Year in Review: AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™

Kuala Lumpur: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC emerged the winners of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™ after a thrilling defeat of Melbourne City FC in the final.

With the final ending 1-1 after extra time at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, the China PR side showed nerves of steel in the penalty shootout to carve a 5-4 win to become the inaugural champions.

The win also meant Wuhan Jiangda sealed their place in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026.

Duke leaves Machida to join Macarthur

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Duke leaves Machida to join Macarthur

Kuala Lumpur: Australia striker Mitchell Duke has signed for AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ participants Macarthur FC after announcing his departure from Japan’s FC Machida Zelvia on Saturday.

The 34-year-old confirmed his three-year spell with the J1 League outfit had come to an end in a post on social media before A-League outfit Macarthur revealed the former Central Coast Mariners and Shimizu S-Pulse forward would be making a return to Australia.

#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (West): What they said

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (West): What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six (West) of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ saw more Round of 16 spots filled while the hopes of some teams suffered body blows.

The-AFC.com listened to what was said after six intense matches with the teams to resume their challenge in February.

#ACLTwo knockout ties to be determined

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo knockout ties to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The remaining 16 teams in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2025/26 will discover their Knockout Stage opponents on December 30 (Tuesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams each from the West and East successfully progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded on Wednesday, to seal their Round of 16 berths in the 21st edition of the Continent’s second-tier men’s tournament and keep their hopes of glory alive.

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#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#AWCL Knockout Stage draw produces sizzlers

Kuala Lumpur: The eight teams discovered the road to glory following the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Thursday.

The action will kick off with the single leg quarter-finals, which will be played on March 28 and 29, 2026.

#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#AWCL contenders to discover Knockout Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s elite women’s clubs are set for the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw, which will take place at 3pm on January 15 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams—the top two of each group and the two best third-placed sides overall—progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded last November, to take their place in the next round of the second edition of the landmark AWCL and will contest single-leg Quarter-finals on March 28 and 29, 2026.

Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Jung, Ludwigson leave Ulsan

Ulsan: Former Asian champions Ulsan HD have announced the departure of Korea Republic international Jung Woo-young and Swedish midfielder Gustav Ludwigson ahead of the club’s return to the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ next month.

Jung, who joined Ulsan midway through the 2024 season, had revealed in December that he would be leaving the club and the two-time AFC Champions League winners confirmed the 38-year-old’s exit on Saturday.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 - the final fixtures of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group stage served up a final flourish before the knockout picture settled: late headers, tight-angle finishes and long-range thunderbolts that lit up the timeline.

We've shortlisted the standout efforts, now it's over to you: watch the clips, relive the drama, and vote for the goal that moved you most. 

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 6 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 ™ delivered the hype! We had one-man shows, shot-stopper's inspiring performance, ... the action went on and on.  

Now, the stage belongs to the fans. It's your turn to decide who stood tallest on Matchday 6. 

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 6 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ delivered everything we craved at the business end of the group phase: epic 6-goal clash, late winner, ruthless finishes, and moments of individual brilliance.  

Some sealed qualifications, others sparked comebacks, and a few reminded us why football can turn on a single touch. 
 
Now it's over to you. Here are the standout strikes competing for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday six. 

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ahli Saudi FC lifted the newly-minted AFC Champions League Elite™ trophy with a well-deserved 2-0 win against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the final played in front of more than 58,000 fans at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium.

It was the Saudi Arabian side's first AFC Champions League Elite title and came on the back of a swashbuckling run that saw them complete their campaign undefeated.

Year in Review: AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™

Kuala Lumpur: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC emerged the winners of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™ after a thrilling defeat of Melbourne City FC in the final.

With the final ending 1-1 after extra time at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, the China PR side showed nerves of steel in the penalty shootout to carve a 5-4 win to become the inaugural champions.

The win also meant Wuhan Jiangda sealed their place in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026.

Duke leaves Machida to join Macarthur

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Duke leaves Machida to join Macarthur

Kuala Lumpur: Australia striker Mitchell Duke has signed for AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ participants Macarthur FC after announcing his departure from Japan’s FC Machida Zelvia on Saturday.

The 34-year-old confirmed his three-year spell with the J1 League outfit had come to an end in a post on social media before A-League outfit Macarthur revealed the former Central Coast Mariners and Shimizu S-Pulse forward would be making a return to Australia.

#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (West): What they said

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday 6 (West): What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six (West) of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ saw more Round of 16 spots filled while the hopes of some teams suffered body blows.

The-AFC.com listened to what was said after six intense matches with the teams to resume their challenge in February.

#ACLTwo knockout ties to be determined

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo knockout ties to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The remaining 16 teams in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2025/26 will discover their Knockout Stage opponents on December 30 (Tuesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams each from the West and East successfully progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded on Wednesday, to seal their Round of 16 berths in the 21st edition of the Continent’s second-tier men’s tournament and keep their hopes of glory alive.