AFC Cup 2015

The 2015 AFC Cup is the 12th edition of the AFC Cup, a football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for clubs from "developing countries" in Asia – such as Hong Kong – deemed not strong enough for the AFC Champions League. Teams from the AFC’s West Asia division (largely the Middle East) have dominated the competition since its inception in 2004. Hong Kong’s best ever performance was Sun Hei reaching the semi-finals in 2005.

Fahad Awad Shaheen (right) of Al Kuwait SC vies with Paulo Carreiro (centre) of Kitchee in their AFC Cup game. Photo: Xinhua

Impossible task: Kitchee draw 1-1 with Al Kuwait but lose 7-1 on aggregate in AFC Cup quarter-final

Kitchee failed to recover from a first leg deficit as they managed a 1-1 draw against visiting Al Kuwait in the AFC Cup quarter-finals at Mong Kok Stadium last night.

16 Sep 2015 - 11:34pm 1

South China's Che Runqiu tries to get away from Johor Darul Ta'zim's Safiq Rahim during their AFC Cup quarter-final on Tuesday. Photos: Edward Wong

Blunders cost South China dearly as they crash out of AFC Cup after losing 3-1 at home to 10-man Malaysians

16 Sep 2015 - 11:43am

Hong Kong players in action against Johor Darul Tazim during their first leg clash last month in Malaysia. Photo: AFC

Support us to the hilt, South China coach Casemiro Mior tells fans ahead of AFC Cup quarter-final

15 Sep 2015 - 12:36am

Kuwait SC players celebrate another goal against Hong Kong's Kitchee in their AFC Cup match. Photo: AFC

Kitchee hit for six in AFC Cup - Hong Kong champions thrashed by Kuwait SC

28 Aug 2015 - 12:02pm

South China's Awal Mahama in action against Johor Darul Ta'zim. Photo: AFC

South China battle back to draw 1-1 with Johor Darul Ta’zim in AFC Cup quarter-final, first leg

26 Aug 2015 - 4:34pm 1

Johor Darul Ta'zim fans queue up at 9am for tickets to watch their team against South China in the AFC Cup. Photos: SCMP Pictures

We will beat South China: Johor Darul Ta'zim fans snap up tickets for AFC Cup quarter-final clash

25 Aug 2015 - 11:13am 1

Johoreans are fiercely proud of their state. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Five things South China fans should know about Johor and its people

25 Aug 2015 - 4:30pm 1

South China coach Casemiro Mior and defender Bojan Malisic attend the pre-match press conference ahead of their match with Johor Darul Ta'zim. Photos: SCMP Pictures

South China face tough battle in AFC Cup quarter-final clash in Malaysia

25 Aug 2015 - 7:48am

South China's Daniel McBreen celebrates with teammate Mahama Awal after their 2-0 win over Bengaluru of India in their AFC Cup last-16 match. Photo: Xinhua

South China coach Casemiro Mior to face his predecessor in AFC Cup quarter-final

19 Jun 2015 - 8:37am

Kitchee and South China could be in line to clash on the way to the AFC Cup final when the draw is made in Malaysia later this month. Photo: Felix Wong

New ruling boosts Hong Kong's chances of having a team in AFC Cup final

5 Jun 2015 - 9:40pm

Kitchee marksman Juan Belencoso was named man of the match in their 2-0 win over Persib Bandung in Indonesia. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Kitchee join South China in AFC Cup quarter-finals

27 May 2015 - 9:53pm

Star South China striker Daniel McBreen celebrates with winger Mahama Awal in their 2-0 round-of-16 win over Bengaluru of India. Photos: Xinhua

Daniel McBreen steers South China into quarter-finals of AFC Cup

27 May 2015 - 12:44am

South China's Cameroonian winger Mahama Awal is in doubt for Tuesday's AFC Cup game because of a knee injury. Photo: Xinhua

South China hope Mahama Awal will be fit for AFC Cup test

25 May 2015 - 9:51pm

Hong Kong representative Lam Hok-hei got his first goal for South China since moving from Rangers. Photo: Nora Tam

Another stroll in AFC Cup for South China

14 May 2015 - 12:47am

Kitchee's Xu Deshuai takes on Syhlo Malsawm, of East Bengal, during their AFC Cup match at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Xinhua

Kitchee's defensive errors allow India's East Bengal to fight back for 2-2 draw in AFC Cup

13 May 2015 - 12:58am

Kitchee's Fernando Recio (right) is expected to be fit for the AFC Cup home game against East Bengal after missing their last match against YFCMD in the local league. Photo: Dickson Lee

Kitchee in make or break mission in AFC Cup

11 May 2015 - 10:40pm

South China's Bojan Malisic in action against Global FC in their AFC Cup group match. Photo: Xinhua

Not much spark in South China's 3-0 win over Global in AFC Cup

30 Apr 2015 - 6:24pm

Kitchee celebrate against Khalsa. Photo: WSG

Juan Belencoso stars in Kitchee's 2-1 win over Balestier Khalsa of Singapore

29 Apr 2015 - 10:55am

Kitchee captain Fernando Recio (right) in action against Eastern. Recio hopes Kitchee can complete the treble. Photo: Dickson Lee

Kitchee out to end 'amazing' April with victory over Singapore's Khalsa in AFC Cup

27 Apr 2015 - 10:53pm

South China defender Chak Ting-fung tries to shut down Pahang's Dickson Nwakaeme in their AFC Cup group clash. South China won 3-1. Photos: Xinhua

WATCH: Highlights as South China stroll into knockout stage of AFC Cup

16 Apr 2015 - 9:49am

South China's Mahama Awal damaged his right knee ligament last month. Photo: Xinhua

South China missing stars for AFC Cup group match against Pahang

17 Apr 2015 - 3:38pm

Kitchee Lam Ka-wai surrounded by Chonburi players during their last Asia outing. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong’s Kitchee looking for three points against Johor Darul Ta’zim in AFC Cup

16 Mar 2015 - 9:03pm

Speedy South China winger Mahama Awal battles for the ball with Ye Win Aung of Yadanarbon in their AFC Cup match at Mong Kok Stadium. South China won 3-1. Photos: Xinhua

South China stroll to another easy win in AFC Cup

12 Mar 2015 - 12:38am

South China's new signing Daniel McBreen is finally firing following his recent transfer to Hong Kong. Photo: EPA

South China in ominous form ahead of AFC Cup clash against Myanmar's Yadanarbon

17 Apr 2015 - 4:00pm

Kitchee went close in last year's AFC Cup losing out in the semi-final against Arbil FC. Photos: SCMP Pictures

Kitchee prepare to draw swords with East Bengal in AFC Cup action

17 Apr 2015 - 3:58pm

Kitchee players celebrate their 3-0 win over Singapore side Balestier Khalsa in an AFC Cup group F match at Mong Kong Stadium. Photo: Xinhua

Kitchee too slick for Singapore side in AFC Cup opener

17 Apr 2015 - 4:01pm

Kitchee will be without suspended captain Lo Kwan-yee for their AFC Cup group F first-leg match against Balestier Khalsa. Photo: Felix Wong

Kitchee missing key defenders for opening AFC Cup group match

17 Apr 2015 - 4:02pm

Daniel McBreen is likely to remain on the bench against Sun Pegasus on Sunday. Photo: SMP Pictures

South China name newcomer Daniel McBreen in AFC Cup squad

17 Apr 2015 - 4:02pm

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