East Asia Wrap: Vissel Kobe champions again

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Vissel Kobe champions again

Tokyo: Vissel Kobe made no mistakes as they defeated Shonan Bellmare to lift their second straight J. League title and complete a domestic double.

There were also action in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT close in; Buriram back in charge

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: JDT close in; Buriram back in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Arif Aiman starred for Johor Darul Ta’zim as the 10-time Malaysia Super League champions continued their march towards another title.

Buriram United were equally impressive as they replaced Bangkok United as the Thai League 1 leaders.

Join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action across Southeast Asia.

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

It will be the final chance for teams hoping to be part of the action at Saudi Arabia 2027.

The-AFC.com tells you all that you need to know about the draw.

Group A: Resounding start for Thailand; Cambodia, Malaysia share points

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Group A: Resounding start for Thailand; Cambodia, Malaysia share points

Hanoi: Thailand kicked off their defence of the ASEAN Championship with an impressive 10-0 win over Timor-Leste on Sunday.

Malaysia and Cambodia, meanwhile, played to a 2-2 draw in the other Group A tie.

Group B: Hong Kong, China cruise past Mongolia in qualifiers' opener

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Group B: Hong Kong, China cruise past Mongolia in qualifiers' opener

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China defeated Mongolia 3-0 to kickoff their qualifying campaign for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2025 in style on Sunday.

Up next for both teams in Group B of the qualifiers are Chinese Taipei, with Mongolia to play them on Wednesday with Hong Kong to follow suit three days later.

#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 saw another round of exciting action as teams confirmed progress, revived hopes or suffered blows.

With the tournament to only resume in February, the-AFC.com listens to what was said by the teams after another pulsating round of matches.

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has begun to take shape in the West Zone with five of the eight Round of 16 spots already booked.

There is, however, still everything to play for in the East Zone following the conclusion of Matchday Six, with some teams on the verge on confirming their spots.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from the matches that thrilled the continent this past week.

#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.