
North Korea’s Naegohyang FC Wins Asian Women’s Champions League
A 1‑0 win over Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon highlighted Kim Kyong Yong’s decisive goal and reinforced North Korea’s rising prominence in Asian women’s soccer.
May 23, 2026
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A 1‑0 win over Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon highlighted Kim Kyong Yong’s decisive goal and reinforced North Korea’s rising prominence in Asian women’s soccer.

North Korea's Naegohyang FC defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the Asian Women's Champions League final, with Kim Kyong Yong scoring the only goal. The victory adds to the nation's recent dominance in women's soccer, driven by a specialized development system.

Kim Kyong Yong's fourth‑minute strike sealed a 1‑0 victory for Naegohyang FC against Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon, adding to North Korea's recent string of youth and senior titles.