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Buriram, Bangkok, Muangthong bolster squads

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Buriram, Bangkok, Muangthong bolster squads

Buriram: Reigning Thai League 1 champions Buriram United led the way in a busy mid-season transfer window ahead of resuming their challenge on the continental and domestic stages.

Osmar Loss’ side strengthened all areas of their squad with the return of star forward Suphanat Mueanta following the end of his loan stint at Belgian side OH Leuven headlining the cast of new recruits.

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.

Year in Review: AFC Champions League 2™ 2024/25 - Group Stage

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Champions League 2™ 2024/25 - Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is all set for a spectacular knockout stage after thrilling group stage action.

The Round of 16 is scheduled for February and based on how the group stage action unfolded, fans can expect high quality action.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sign Germain from Jubilo Iwata

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sign Germain from Jubilo Iwata

Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima have signed striker Ryo Germain from Jubilo Iwata after the former Asian champions were relegated from the J1 League.

Germain finished as the third highest scorer in the J1 League despite Iwata’s struggles, which saw the club end the campaign in 18th in the 20-team top flight of Japanese football and demoted to J2.

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Seoul: Former AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have appointed Gus Poyet as their new head coach, the K League club announced on Tuesday.

The Uruguayan replaces Kim Do-heon at the helm after the club narrowly avoided relegation to the second division in Korea Republic with a 4-2 aggregate playoff win over Seoul E-land earlier this month.

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Kuala Lumpur: Group Stage done, roll on the knockout phase. The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 has not disappointed with enthralling games being played week in, week out across the continent.  

Six matchdays in the books, and a big shout out to all users who have participated in our Match Predictor so far. You’ve correctly called big results, missed out on some, but give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the Group Stage.  
 
For those who still have not taken part in our FREE to join AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, sign up now to compete with friends and win cool prizes at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=acl2matchpredictor&utm_content=ENG). 
 
Alright, time now for the recap of your picks in the tournament so far.  

#ACLTwo: The Round of 16 match-ups

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo: The Round of 16 match-ups

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw produced exciting results with all the eight Round of 16 ties set to be exciting affairs.

While the matches are still several weeks away, the-AFC.com takes an early look at what can be expected when the teams go head to head in February, with the last-16 ties to be decided over two legs.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining teams discovered the road to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular, with the draw throwing up some fascinating ties.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage in Numbers

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo - Group Stage in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 concluded this past week after six thrilling matchdays.

As the 16 teams wait to discover their knockout stage opponents in Thursday's draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, the-AFC.com takes a look at the facts and figures from the group stage.

#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 16 remaining sides in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 to discover their Knockout Stage fate at the draw ceremony on Thursday, December 12 at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams each from the West and East regions successfully progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded on Thursday, to seal their Round of 16 berths in the 20th edition of the Continent’s second-tier men’s tournament and keep their hopes of glory alive.

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Singapore: Song Ui-young was over the moon after powering Lion City Sailors into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage with a sensational hat-trick against Thailand’s Port FC on Thursday.

Leading 2-0 after Song’s first half brace, the Singapore side found themselves pegged back as Port drew level but the midfielder restored Sailors’ advantage with a spectacular bicycle kick with Shawal Anuar and Lennart Thy then putting gloss on the victory which took them into the next stage as the Group F winners. 

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Sydney: Head coach Ufuk Talay beamed with pride after his experimental Sydney FC side defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

Emerging talents Adrian Segecic, Patrick Wood and Jaiden Kucharski etched their name on the scoreboard with a goal each to seal second spot for Sydney in Group E with 12 points.

Talay emphasised the significance of giving young players the stage to demonstrate their potential.