Dazzling new #ACLTwo trophy unveiled

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Dazzling new #ACLTwo trophy unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s most promising teams will vie for the right to add a brilliant piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet when they contend for glory in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 season.

The first look at the gleaming new trophy came on Friday afternoon when it was revealed at the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia by the AFC Competitions Committee Chairperson, Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan.

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#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Exciting match-ups and titanic battles are on the cards after teams found out who their opponents are following the group stage draw of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Friday.

Four groups in the East and West respectively will house the 32 teams competing for the ultimate prize of being the inaugural winners of this brand new competition.

#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially kicked off the preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 men’s club season with the highly anticipated club workshops for the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) and AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two).

The club workshops, held at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in Asian club football, with new competition formats and increased financial incentives set to elevate the standards across the Continent.

New AFC club competition brands hailed by AFC Marketing Committee

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

New AFC club competition brands hailed by AFC Marketing Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The latest new brands, anthems and trophies commemorating the dawn of a new era for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club competitions were lauded by the AFC Marketing Committee at its second meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

Held just hours before the official draw ceremonies for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group Stage, Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup opened the proceedings by praising the branding efforts undertaken in creating a distinct and vibrant identity for each of the new club competitions.

Hojageldiyev praises Altyn Asyr’s grit against East Bengal

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Hojageldiyev praises Altyn Asyr’s grit against East Bengal

Kolkata: Altyn Asyr head coach Yazguly Hojageldiyev lauded his team for showing nerves of steel after the Turkmenistan club overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat East Bengal 3-2 in the AFC Champions League Two™ Preliminary Stage on Wednesday.

Altyn Asyr fell behind in the seventh minute but recovered to score twice heading into the break before adding the third, with East Bengal netting a late consolation.

Ito goes to Belgium, Nakayama beefs up Machida

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Ito goes to Belgium, Nakayama beefs up Machida

Gent: Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent have confirmed the capture of Japanese midfielder Atsuki Ito on a four-year contract from Urawa Red Diamonds.

The 26-year-old Ito played 177 times for the J1 side and was also the captain of the team, playing his part in Urawa lifting the 2022 AFC Champions League™.

Alaaeldin makes Al Arabi switch, Brener boosts Antlers

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Alaaeldin makes Al Arabi switch, Brener boosts Antlers

Doha: Experienced forward Ahmed Alaaeldin has made the move to join Al Arabi on loan from Al Gharafa in a bid to get more playing minutes in the Qatar Stars League.

The 31-year-old Qatar international enjoyed two Qatar Stars Cup successes with Al Gharafa but will now be working with head coach Younes Ali at Al Arabi, who finished fifth in the league last season.

PS: Kuwait SC edge Al Ahli to advance

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

PS: Kuwait SC edge Al Ahli to advance

Manama: Kuwait SC left it late before securing a 1-0 win against Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage tie at Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.

The win sees Kuwait SC continuing their journey into the group stage, with the draw to be conducted on Friday.

Al Ahli will still have continental football to look forward to as they will now continue their journey in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25.

PS: Altyn Asyr roar into group stage

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

PS: Altyn Asyr roar into group stage

Kolkata: Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr FC fought back from a goal down to defeat East Bengal of India 3-2 in their AFC Champions League Two™ Preliminary Stage tie at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday.

Goals from Myrat Annayev erased David Lalhlansanga’s opener before Selim Nurmyradov gave Altyn Asyr the lead going into the break. Mihail Titov increased the Turkmenistan side’s tally early in the second half with Saul Crespo netting a late consolation for East Bengal.

While Altyn Asyr will take their place in Friday’s AFC Champions League Two draw, East Bengal will feature in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25, with the draw scheduled for August 22.