Asia

AFC’s Youth Special Online Session benefits more than 100 participants!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the latest Youth Special Online Session that was attended by more than 100 participants who joined the virtual programme focused on developing the future stars of the game in Asia. The latest workshop is part of an online series of technical sessions conducted this …

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Nubank signs on as Official Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Nubank, one of South America’s largest digital retail financial institutions, was announced today, November 18, 2021, as an Official Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The agreement covers the South American market and will provide the digital banking giant with a unique opportunity to engage with …

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7th AFC Medical Conference Qatar 2022 officially launched in Doha!

The 7th AFC Medical Conference Qatar 2022 was officially launched today by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Qatar Football Association (QFA) alongside Aspetar at the Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital-Aspetar. The official launch was attended by Chairperson of the AFC Medical Committee Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh, QFA General …

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AFC Technical Committee outlines commitment to raise the standards of Asian football!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee’s ambitions to ensure the success of Asian teams and clubs was further reinforced today after it recommended several initiatives aimed at strengthening the AFC’s competitions at its fourth meeting held online. Chaired by Kohzo Tashima, the Committee acknowledged the uncertainties caused by the …

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Gokulam Kerala FC turn on the power to defeat FC Bunyodkor!

Gokulam Kerala FC defeated FC Bunyodkor 3-1 to finish third in the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2021 at the Aqaba Development Corporate Stadium, Jordan on Saturday, November 13. Gokulam Kerala took a 1-0 lead through Elshaddai Acheampong going into the break before goals from Manisha and Karen Stefanny Paez either …

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Women video match officials benefit from latest VMO course!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to further develop women match officials by organising a Women’s Video Match Officials (VMO) course in the United Arab Emirates from October 23 to November 1, 2021. The 10-day course, which was also aimed at preparing the VMOs for the 2022 AFC …

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Gokulam Kerala FC look to end AFC Women’s Club Championship campaign on a high!

Uzbekistan’s FC Bunyodkor and Gokulam Kerala FC of India will be aiming to sign off their AFC Women’s Club Championship 2021 campaign in style when they clash at the Aqaba Development Corporate Stadium, Jordan on Saturday. Both teams are out of title contention, with Bunyodkor having three points while Gokulam …

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Gokulam Kerala FC suffer narrow defeat at the hands of Shahrdari Sirjan!

Gokulam Kerala FC suffered a defeat at the hands of Shahrdari Sirjan in their second match of the AFC Women’s Club Championship at the Aqaba Development Corporate Stadium in Aqaba, Jordan on Wednesday, November 10. After the first half that ended in a stalemate, Sirjan took the lead through a …

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AFC underlines digital shift as fan engagement soars to new heights in 2021!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to strengthen its connection with the world’s largest football stadium – Asia’s passionate fans – was applauded by the AFC Media and Communications Committee at its third meeting held online today. Despite the backdrop of uncertainty in 2021, the Committee, chaired by Ganbaatar …

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