The Asian Football Confederation has officially announced the list of teams participating in club competitions for the 2025/26 season. This year, Uzbekistan football fans are expecting even greater interest and excitement. Because our country will be represented by two teams on the international stage.
As we all know, the "Nasaf" club from Karshi will start its journey directly from the group stage of the AFC Champions League (OCHL) Elite round. Roziqul Berdiev's young and talented disciples will hold their first match on September 15. This year will be a new challenge and another year of great goals for the "dragons".
Another noteworthy news: the "Andijan" team, as the holder of the national cup, will participate in the OCHL 2 competition. The Andijan team will also start their international journey from the group stage, and Maxim Shatskikh's disciples will hold their historic first match on September 16. This is expected to be an unforgettable event not only for "Andijan" but also for the entire region and the country's football fans.
Interestingly, the famous "Al-Nasr" club from Saudi Arabia will also participate in OCHL 2. If Cristiano Ronaldo extends his contract, there will be an opportunity to see the world football star in Andijan! This is sure to be an event not only for Uzbekistan but for the entire Asian football arena. "Al-Nasr" will also play in the group stage alongside "Andijan" in the western region.
All clubs will learn about their opponents in the draw ceremony on August 15. Fans are living with the hope of possibly seeing football star Ronaldo live in our homeland during this historic moment.
Undoubtedly, this season will be a great opportunity and a testing period for Uzbek football. We wish both of our teams good luck and victory!
