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2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development!

The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023. Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned …

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AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term. The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will …

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Asia’s quest for FIFA World Cup 26 continues with Round 2!

Asia’s national teams will take another step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 when the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 kicks off next Thursday. The dream remains alive for the 10 teams that made it through the first round of the Asian …

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4th AFC Internship Programme draws to an end!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve in assisting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) realise their full potential was further underlined with the completion of the 4th AFC Internship programme on Tuesday. The three-month long programme is one of the many initiatives launched by the AFC aimed at …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman confident of historic 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia showpiece!

With Indonesia set to host their first ever FIFA tournament, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in the nation’s ability to stage a spectacular 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup whilst wishing the five Asian representatives the very best of success ahead …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman emphasises strong ties with UAE FA!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) President Shaikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and reinforced the enduring ties between the two organisations during his visit to the Emirates on Thursday, November 2. The AFC …

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Al Dawsari & Kerr crowned Asia’s finest at glittering AFC Annual Awards!

Saudi Arabian sensation Salem Al Dawsari and Australian icon Samantha Kerr have clinched the prestigious AFC Player of the Year Award in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 on Tuesday at the Qatar National Convention Centre’s Al Mayassa Theatre. Al Dawsari’s brilliant winning …

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Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards!

The tireless efforts of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in developing grassroots football were recognised on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. Held at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the Qatar National Convention Centre, the showpiece celebration …

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MAs & RAs recognised for unwavering commitment at AFC Annual Awards!

The stellar achievements of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) were put firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. In a grand celebration dedicated to showcasing the best of Asian …

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AFC Technical Endorsement Ceremony celebrates developmental efforts of MAs!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) celebrated the concerted efforts of its Member Associations (MAs) in strengthening the standards of the beautiful game on the Continent at the AFC Technical Endorsement Presentation Ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, October 31. Held in conjunction with the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, the ceremony …

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