East Bengal FC (IND)
India's East Bengal FC are set for their debut on the continental stage, their spot in the Preliminary Stage following a groundbreaking 2024/25 season where they emerged league champions for the first time.

As the third Indian women's side to appear in an AFC competition after Gokulam Kerala FC and Odisha FC, East Bengal will be looking towards star midfielder Sangita Basfore to lead them into battle. 

Kitchee SC (HKG)
Making their second successive appearance at the Preliminary Stage, Kitchee SC will be looking to build on last year's second place finish behind Islamic Republic of Iran's Bam Khatoon FC after securing their third straight league title in the 2024/25 season.

Under the tutelage of Paulo Carreiro - who was once on the books of the men's team as a player, Kitchee will feel they have what it takes to reach the Group Stage this time around.

Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)
The honour of being the first Cambodian women's club side to play in an AFC competition will be Phnom Penh Crown FC's thanks to their league title win in the 2024/25 season.

Head coach Savin Mao will look to experienced Japanese midfielder Miki Ichikawa to lead the youthful looking squad into their first foray on the continental stage.