Kick-off times for Istiklol’s AFC Challenge League matches have been announced!
17.09.2026 18:20
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has approved the schedule for the AFC Challenge League group stage matches in Group B.
In the first round of the 2026/27 AFC Challenge League, the Tajikistan champions, Istiklol, will face the Lebanese club Nejmeh.
The tournament will be held in a centralized format from October 17 to 23 in the city of Hisor.
2026/27 AFC Challenge League
Group Stage. Group B
Saturday, October 17
Matchday 1
16:00. Al-Arabi (Kuwait) vs. Homs Al-Fida (Syria)
19:00. Nejmeh (Lebanon) vs. Istiklol (Tajikistan)
Tuesday, October 20
Matchday 2
16:00. Homs Al-Fida (Syria) vs. Nejmeh (Lebanon)
19:00. Istiklol (Tajikistan) vs. Al-Arabi (Kuwait)
Friday, October 23
Matchday 3
16:00. Al-Arabi (Kuwait) vs. Nejmeh (Lebanon)
19:00. Istiklol (Tajikistan) vs. Homs Al-Fida (Syria)
