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The 1st AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting for the term 2022-2023 gathered virtually on Tuesday, March 8 to discuss and exchange ideas on how to accelerate the grassroots movement in Asia. The virtual meeting was attended by 14 panel members from 13 Member Associations (MAs) who were briefed on the latest …

Following the AFC Executive Committee’s strategic enhancements to the AFC Club Competitions last month, the AFC Club Licensing Task Force has today discussed key changes and the revised timeline to the AFC Club Licensing implementation process at its third meeting held virtually. In his opening address, AFC Club Licensing Task …

The Guam Football Association (GFA) and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)’s AFC Grassroots Charter membership have been upgraded to Silver as a result of their commitment to continue raising the level of grassroots football. Under strict health and safety protocols due to the pandemic, the GFA and FAM have shown …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Iraq will host their upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Group A tie against the United Arab Emirates on March 24, 2022, at the Al-Madina International Stadium in Baghdad City. The decision, which was confirmed by FIFA, will see Iraq …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) will celebrate the 8th AFC Women’s Football Day today as football competitions and activities continue to make a return in the Continent. Coinciding with the International Women’s Day, 39 MAs will join the annual celebrations with fun-filled football activities focused …

There could barely be a more iconic landmark than the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the 500-day milestone ahead of the kick-off to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand. A host of players, dignitaries, media and more gathered at the unique sail-shaped building to mark …

Close on the heels of the announcement of the 38-member list of probables for the forthcoming back to back International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, the Blue Tigers suffered a major setback with talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri being ruled out for the two matches. “I was really looking forward to …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) as the host Member Association for the 2022 AFC Cup – Group I centralised matches scheduled to take place from June 24 to 30. Ho Chi Minh City will provide the stage for Group I contenders Vietnam’s Viettel …

On Friday, February 25, 2022, the AFC Executive Committee took a decision to change the AFC Champions League, and the AFC Cup calendar. This transitions of the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup from its current Spring-Autumn season to Autumn-Spring, with both competitions set to be organised across dual calendar …