Latest update on AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Latest update on AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the neutral venues for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 fixtures.

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE™ 2024/25

The neutral venue of the League Stage (West) fixture between Esteghlal FC (IRN) and Pakhtakor (UZB), scheduled to take place on November 25, 2024, will be played at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 8pm.

Meanwhile, the League Stage (West) tie between Persepolis FC (IRN) and Al Shorta (IRQ), will be held at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 2, 2024, at 5pm.

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates and Qatar are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Both revived their respective campaigns with wins on Thursday and will seek another three points to stay within sight of Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in the race to seal the two automatic qualifying slots.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Ardhiyah: Jordan will aim to maintain their grip on second spot in Group B with victory against Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 clash on Tuesday.

On eight points, Jordan are ahead of Iraq on goal difference after the two sides played to a 0-0 draw last Thursday, while Kuwait are fifth following their 3-1 defeat to Korea Republic.

Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Australia

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Australia

Riffa: Australia will be determined to prove a point when they face Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie on Tuesday.

Bahrain inflicted Australia a losing start to their campaign when a Harry Souttar own goal saw them succumb to a 1-0 loss in Gold Coast in September but things have changed since then.

Tony Popovic has taken over from Graham Arnold as head coach with improvement also seen on the pitch as they picked up five points from their last three matches, including Thursday’s goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.

AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership

Jinjiang: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global sports apparel brand, KELME, have announced the extension of their partnership, as well as an expansion to include more competitions between 2024-2029. The partnership will see KELME designated as the Official Global Supporter of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions within the contract period.

The AFC’s standing partnership with KELME from 2021-2024 included all major AFC national team competitions. The partnership saw KELME work with the AFC to deliver official apparel and accessories for key competitions such as the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2022 and 2024, and other youth competitions, as well as the delivery of the bespoke match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v IR Iran

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v IR Iran

Bishkek: Islamic Republic of Iran will expect to take another step towards sealing qualification when they play Kyrgyz Republic in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Seeking a fourth consecutive and seventh overall appearance at the global showpiece, Iran hold a three-point lead at the summit, with the top two sides to qualify automatically for the Finals.

Preview - Group B: Oman v Iraq

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group B: Oman v Iraq

Muscat: Oman and Iraq will be equally desperate for a win when they meet in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B clash on Tuesday.

Oman are fourth in the standings after their 1-0 win over Palestine on Matchday Five - two adrift of Iraq who settled for a goalless draw against Jordan.