#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Riyad Mahrez's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC has been picked as the best goal of Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Mahrez garnered 54 percent of the votes to finish ahead of the other four contenders.

The Algerian advances to the semi-finals while voting is now open HERE for the East Zone's best goal of Matchday Two.

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#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Arif Aiman's strike against China PR's Shanghai Port FC has been voted as the best goal of Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim winger received 38 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Check out the five Matchday One - East goals once again and view the polling result at the bottom of the article.

Voting for the Matchday Two (West) best goals begins on Friday.

#ACLElite - Kessie wins best goal of MD1 (West) accolade

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - Kessie wins best goal of MD1 (West) accolade

Kuala Lumpur: Frank Kessie's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC against Persepolis FC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Matchday One (West).

Kessie garnered almost 67 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Feast your eyes again on the five Matchday One - West goals that were in the running and check out the results at the bottom of the article. Don't forget to cast your vote for the Matchday One (East) best goals HERE.

#AWCL draw to set up Knockout Stage battles

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

#AWCL draw to set up Knockout Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ season will mark another milestone on Wednesday, January 8 when the official draw ceremony for the Knockout Stage takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams are still standing in the 2024/25 campaign, which kicked off last August with the Preliminary Stage and subsequently concluded the Group Stage in October.

Rafaelson double gives Vietnam edge over Thailand

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Rafaelson double gives Vietnam edge over Thailand

Viet Tri: Rafaelson starred with a brace as Vietnam defeated defending champions Thailand 2-1 in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final at Viet Tri Stadium on Thursday.

Despite Thailand dominating the tie, Vietnam were clinical in their finishing and will head to Sunday's return leg confident of winning a third title.

The year ahead

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

The year ahead

Kuala Lumpur: 2025 is set to be another exciting year for Asian football fans with the next 12 months primed to be an exhilarating affair.

At stake will be club, continental and global stage honours for the continent's teams.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the action will unfold over the next 12 months.

AFC ushers in 2025 with unveiling of new brand identity

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

AFC ushers in 2025 with unveiling of new brand identity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has heralded 2025 by signalling the start of a brand new era today with the unveiling of a new logo and identity to reflect and reinforce the continued trajectory of the Confederation’s progress and rising standards in the coming years.

This latest milestone marks the Confederation’s first logo evolution in more than 23 years and only the second time in history that the AFC corporate brand has transformed following the introduction of its ‘shield’ logo shortly after its formation in 1954, which was subsequently updated in 2001.

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Kuala Lumpur: 2024 was a year to remember for Asian football, with exceptional performances and historic achievements across the continent.

DPR Korea added to their impressive legacy, while Qatar, Japan and Islamic Republic of Iran secured major continental titles.

On the clubs' front, Al Ain FC and Central Coast Mariners etched their names in history with landmark triumphs in continental competitions.

Join the-AFC.com as we bid farewell to 2024 with a selection of the finest images captured over the last 12 months.

Moon Seon-min moves to FC Seoul

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

Moon Seon-min moves to FC Seoul

Seoul: Korea Republic international winger Moon Seon-min has left Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to join rivals FC Seoul after completing his contract with the nine-time K League champions.

The departure of the 32-year-old, who won the K League title with Jeonbuk in 2019 and 2021, comes after fellow Korea Republic international Kim Jin-su also left the club to sign for the capital club.

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Jeonbuk: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have announced the signing of Korea Republic international goalkeeper Song Bum-keun while veteran defender Kim Jin-su has left the club to join domestic rivals FC Seoul.

Song has returned to the nine-times K League champions, who also announced the arrival of new coach Gus Poyet last week, after a two-year spell in Japan with Shonan Bellmare.