Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Sydney FC (AUS) v Bangkok United (THA)

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Sydney FC (AUS) v Bangkok United (THA)

Sydney: Sydney FC will tread with caution when they welcome Bangkok United for the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

While Australia's Sydney finished second in Group E, Bangkok United cruised into the knockout stage after topping Group G.

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Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Nam Dinh: Vietnam's Nam Dinh FC can expect to be tested when they meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

While Nam Dinh had to work hard to finish second in Group G, Japan's Sanfrecce cruised to the Group E top spot, finishing four points clear of Sydney FC.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) v Al Taawoun SC (KSA)

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) v Al Taawoun SC (KSA)

Al Wakrah: Al Wakrah SC will have no margin for error when they host Al Taawoun SC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Qatar's Al Wakrah snuck into the knockout stage as the runners-up of the three-team Group A while Al Taawoun soared to the Group B top spot.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Amman: Al Wehdat and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a thrilling contest when they square off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Both sides impressed in the group stage, with Jordan's Al Wehdat finishing second in Group C while UAE's Shabab Al Ahli comfortably topped Group D.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Hussein (JOR) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Hussein (JOR) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Amman: Al Hussein will be determined to extend their journey when they welcome Sharjah FC to the Amman International Stadium for the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The face-off promises to be a cracker, with both teams enjoying good form on the domestic front.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Riffa: It will be a meeting between two in-form teams when Al Khaldiya SC and Tractor FC square off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie.

Both sides are well in the race for their respective domestic titles and will face off fit and ready for what promises to be a thrilling tie.

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC have to beat Gwangju FC on Tuesday if they are to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

China PR's Shandong headed into the break in 10th on seven points, one adrift of the teams placed between sixth and eighth in the East Zone standings.

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will count on home ground advantage to take them into the knockout stage when they face Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium will confirm the Japanese champions' ticket into the Round of 16 while three points will be a huge boost to Shanghai Port's chances.

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale are set for a thriller when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Pohang will see them drawing level on points with their Japanese opponents while a win will secure Japan's Frontale their spot in the Round of 16.

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will attempt to derail Johor Darul Ta'zim's knockout stage hopes when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Australia's Mariners are already out of the running for a spot in the Round of 16, Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim are still very much in the race but need victory to stay ahead of their challengers.

#AFCU20 - Players to watch

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Players to watch

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 kicks off on Wednesday with 16 teams vying for the coveted title.

As the countdown to the kick-off gathers pace, the-AFC.com highlights one player to watch per team.