AFC Challenge League

Another defeat ends Kings' AFC Challenge League campaign

In their final Group B fixture at the Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Friday night, the Kings suffered a 2-0 defeat against Kuwait Sports Club.

Kings crash out of AFC Challenge League

Bashundhara Kings have been eliminated from the AFC Challenge League following their second consecutive defeat, a 3–0 loss to Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC in Group B on Tuesday.

AFC Challenge League / Kings suffer narrow loss to Al-Seeb

Bashundhara Kings suffered a 3-2 defeat against Omani league champions Al-Seeb in an entertaining opening fixture of the AFC Challenge League at the Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday.

Topu, Gomez confident as Kings take on Al-Seeb

Bashundhara Kings coach Mario Gomez and captain Topu Barman have expressed their confidence about making a positive start to their AFC Challenge League campaign when they take on Omani league winners Al-Seeb at the Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait today.

Kings depart for AFC Challenge League with high hopes

Bashundhara Kings departed for Kuwait on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the AFC Challenge League, harbouring high hopes of progressing beyond the group stage for the first time in their sixth attempt at an AFC-sanctioned tournament.

Kings handed tough group in AFC Challenge League

Bangladesh Premier League giants Bashundhara Kings face a daunting task in the group stage of the AFC Challenge League after being drawn into a formidable Group B on Thursday.

Kings stun Al-Karamah to move into AFC Challenge League group stage

A first-half strike from Nigerian forward Emmanuel Sunday steered Bashundhara Kings into the group stage of the AFC Challenge League with a 1-0 win over Syria’s Al-Karamah SC in the preliminary round in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

AFC CHALLENGE LEAGUE / Abahani, Kings face stern tests in openers

Abahani, six-time Bangladesh Premier League champions, have not advanced beyond the preliminaries of an AFC competition since their 2019 AFC Cup inter-zonal semifinal run.

AFC Challenge League / Debutant Abahani bank on Diabate

Six-time Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Abahani began preparations for the AFC Challenge League with much vigor in the middle of last month, bolstered by new signings and the expectation of three foreign recruits joining the club.

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

Kings stun Al-Karamah to move into AFC Challenge League group stage

A first-half strike from Nigerian forward Emmanuel Sunday steered Bashundhara Kings into the group stage of the AFC Challenge League with a 1-0 win over Syria’s Al-Karamah SC in the preliminary round in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

Abahani, Kings face stern tests in openers

Abahani, six-time Bangladesh Premier League champions, have not advanced beyond the preliminaries of an AFC competition since their 2019 AFC Cup inter-zonal semifinal run.

August 11, 2025
August 11, 2025

Debutant Abahani bank on Diabate

Six-time Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Abahani began preparations for the AFC Challenge League with much vigor in the middle of last month, bolstered by new signings and the expectation of three foreign recruits joining the club.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Kings appoint Brazilian coach Sergio Farias ahead of AFC Challenge League campaign

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have appointed seasoned Brazilian coach Sergio Farias as their new head coach as they prepare for their AFC Challenge League campaign — the newly introduced third tier of continental club football in Asia.

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Mohammedan’s bitter-sweet coronation as AFC ticket missed

Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC), one of the country’s most popular teams, celebrated their maiden Bangladesh Premier League title in vibrant fashion at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Stadium in Dhaka yesterday..However, their joy was tinged with disappointment over missing out on a spot i

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Kings in Thimphu for AFC Challenge League

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have flown to Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday for the AFC Challenge League, the new third-tier club competition of Asia, after having participated in the now-defunct AFC Cup in three previous editions.