PETALING JAYA: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed that the quarter-final stage of the AFC Champions League Elite will proceed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from April 16-25, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, AFC secretary general Datuk Seri Windsor Paul said the governing body have no plans to alter the schedule for now. The latest flare-up in the Middle East has seen renewed military exchanges involving several nations, raising concerns about regional stability. Johor Darul Ta’zim are the Malaysian representatives competing in the AFC Champions League Elite. This unique centralised format features Asia’s top eight clubs clashing in a centralised format in single-leg ties.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 20:30 UTC