ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce sink Kobe to lift Super Cup; JDT on the brink of 11th title

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce sink Kobe to lift Super Cup; JDT on the brink of 11th title

Kuala Lumpur: Sanfrecce Hiroshima warmed up for their upcoming AFC Champions League Two knockout stage clash with Nam Dinh FC with a 2-0 win over Vissel Kobe in the Japan Super Cup on Saturday.

Johor Darul Ta’zim, meanwhile, look set to clinch an 11th successive Malaysian title while there were also matches in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad take charge; Al Duhail, Shabab Al Ahli stay hot

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad take charge; Al Duhail, Shabab Al Ahli stay hot

Doha: Al Ittihad took control of the Saudi Pro League after a late win over Al Taawoun, with Al Hilal SFC held by Damac.

In Qatar, Al Duhail maintained their relentless pace while Sharjah moved four clear in the UAE Pro League.
 
There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor switch places with Sepahan; Mohun Bagan continue cruising

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor switch places with Sepahan; Mohun Bagan continue cruising

Tehran: Tractor FC’s see-saw battle with Sepahan saw them switch places at the top of the Iran Pro League while Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their fine performance in the Indian Super League.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 7 best goals poll with almost 51 percent of the votes.

Al Dawsari's long-range screamer for Al Hilal SFC against Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 7 with polling to start on February 15.

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - East should see some knockout stage spots filled as the League Stage fast approaches its climax.

The action promises to be intense and the-AFC.com singles out five things to look out for.

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Expert insight and tips

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Expert insight and tips

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is set to return for the knockout rounds, and we’re back to give you the lowdown on who to back in our free-to-play Match Predictor game.  

With the remaining teams squaring off in the first leg of the Round of 16 between February 11 and 13, don’t forget to sign up for the chance to win exclusive 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.  

Now, let’s get to our expert picks.  

#AFCU20 - Know your China 2025 teams

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Know your China 2025 teams

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

Twelve will be seeking to emerge champions again and as the excitement peaks, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four groups.

#AFCU20 - In Numbers

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - In Numbers

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ is just days away with teams in their final stage of preparations.

Set to be contested between February 12-March 1, it is a tournament laden with history and the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts ahead of the action kicking off on Wednesday.

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Shenzhen: The squads for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ have been named as the 16 teams get set for what they hope is the road to glory.

Numerous players have previously used the tournament as the springboard to success and China 2025 promises to be the same.