The Asian Football Confederation officially announced the postponement of the return matches of the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League for the elite due to the current security situation.

The decision includes matches that were scheduled to take place on March 9 and 10, in addition to the return quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League 2 and the Challenge Cup.

The federation confirmed in its statement that the safety of players, technical staff, referees, and fans is a top priority in this sensitive phase.

It emphasized its commitment to providing a safe environment for all parties involved in the continental tournaments, in light of ongoing developments.

The federation had previously announced the postponement of the first-leg matches of the same round, as well as the first-leg quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League 2, in recent days.

The statement indicated that any new developments will be disclosed once the situation stabilizes, and alternative dates will be set in coordination with the concerned authorities.