AFC Women's Champions League - Group stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The teams taking up the six remaining spots in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 were confirmed following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage on Sunday.

The six joined China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, Melbourne City FC of Australia, Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women, Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC and Bam Khatoon FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Group Stage draw scheduled for September 11, with the action kicking off on November 9.

ISPE WFC of Myanmar advanced from Group A with a perfect run of three wins after beating Stallion Laguna FC 3-1 in their final match. There was, however, joy for the Philippines side as they booked their spot as the best runners-up side from the five groups.

Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf defeated College of Asian Scholars of Thailand 2-1 to secure qualification as the Group B winners.

Singapore’s Lion City Sailors, who had confirmed their qualification on Matchday Two, topped Group C in style with a 3-0 win against Kyrgyz Republic’s Sdyushor SI - Asiagoal.

DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC were in a class of their own in Group D, defeating Kaohsiung Attackers FC of Chinese Taipei 5-0 on Sunday for their third win - scoring 23 goals and conceding none.

India’s East Bengal staved off the challenge of Kitchee SC of Hong Kong in a 1-1 stalemate to advance as the Group E winners with four points.

Group stage cast finalised

Sangita delighted as East Bengal secure Group Stage spot

Ri thrilled with Naegohyang’s qualification

PS - Group D: Kaohsiung Attackers FC (TPE) 0-5 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

PS - Group E: East Bengal FC (IND) 1-1 Kitchee SC (HKG)

PS - Group B: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-2 PFC Nasaf (UZB)