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#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Sun, 03 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group B: MD2

Suzhou: Australia and Japan will look to build on dominant opening victories in Group B of the  AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Tuesday.

While both sides are targeting early qualification to the knockout stages, Lebanon and India will be seeking victories to revive their respective campaigns.

#U17WAC - Group B: Japan 13-0 Lebanon

Sat, 02 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group B: Japan 13-0 Lebanon

Suzhou: Rara Higuchi led with a hat-trick as Japan got their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B campaign off to a flying start with a 13-0 win over Lebanon at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on Saturday. 

The four-time winners will next face India on Tuesday while Lebanon will hope for a rebound against Australia. 

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group B

Suzhou: Four-time champions Japan will begin their campaign to reclaim the title when they meet Lebanon in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group B tie on Saturday.

The other Group B match will see Australia facing off against India in a game both will be expecting to win in their bid for an early advantage in the race to reach the knockout stage.

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

#U17WAC - Facts & Figures

Suzhou: Asia’s next generation takes centrestage when the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ kicks off on Friday.

With 25 exciting matches to look forward to, the-AFC.com highlights the figures that have and will define the competition.

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group B

Fri, 01 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Know your teams: Group B

Suzhou: Japan headline Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, which gets underway on Friday.

Perennial favourites though they may be, Japan will do well to tread with caution against three opponents aiming to make their mark on the continent.

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Bishkek: Al Ansar FC and FC Muras United will be equally confident of walking away as victors when they square off in the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras, however, will have home ground advantage against their opponents from Lebanon.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Doha: Al Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with two important victories this past week while Al Sadd SC maintained their tight grip in the Qatar Stars League.

Al Ain took over as the UAE Pro League leaders while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club seized the Saudi Pro League top spot back with an impressive win against Al Hazem as Al Hilal SFC were held.

Al Sadd SC moved clear in the Qatar Stars League while the UAE Pro League is set for an exciting conclusion with Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain involved in a thrilling race.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed a point ahead in the Saudi Pro League title race with a 2-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

Al Ain drew level with leaders Shabab Al Ahli while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

China 2026 Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

China 2026 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 hopefuls for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ discovered their road to continental glory following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 teams - expanded from eight - were divided into three groups with the tournament to be contested between May 1 and 17, 2026.

West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Doha: Al Hilal SFC and Shabab Al Ahli maintained their pole positions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates respectively with crucial wins this past week.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, took over the Qatar Stars League top spot with all three teams holding single point advantages at the top in their respective leagues.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back of the domestic action across West Asia.