Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, expressed confidence today, November 25 that Asian football is on the right track to weather the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairing the AFC Executive Committee’s online meeting, the AFC President said that the unity and transparency …
Read More »AFC President extends condolences on the passing of Bangladesh’s Badal Roy!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and to the family and loved ones of former Bangladesh international Badal Roy who passed away at the age of 62 after bravely battling cancer. Regarded as one of …
Read More »UMBRO launch new Iraq Premier Football League Neo Toba match ball!
Following the announcement of a new partnership with the Iraq Football Association, UMBRO are pleased to unveil the new Neo Toba – official match ball of the Iraq Premier Football League. The design of the Neo Toba, exclusively available to the Iraq Premier League, showcases the colours of the national …
Read More »Two years to go for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!
Saturday, November 21, marks exactly two years until the next and groundbreaking edition of the FIFA World Cup. The compact nature, modern landscape and fascinating culture offered by the first edition of the event to be held in the Middle East and Arab world will guarantee a unique experience in …
Read More »AFC signs rights deal with Unitel in Mongolia!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced that Unitel will be the first ever broadcaster in Mongolia to show the AFC competitions in the period from 2021 to 2024. The deal includes all major AFC national team and club competitions, including but not limited to the AFC Asian Qualifiers – …
Read More »VIDEO: eSingaCup interview with Sunil Chhetri!
As part of this years eSingaCup 2020, host Adrian Abraham spoke with Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri about his career, Indian football and much more.
Read More »AFC President extends condolences on the passing of Alisher Muminov!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) and to the family and loved ones of former AFC Women’s Football Committee member and AFC Match Commissioner Alisher Muminov who passed away in Tashkent at the age of …
Read More »Johor Darul Ta’zim have pulled out of 2020 AFC Champions League!
The AFC has recently been informed by the Football Association of Malaysia that its affiliated club, Johor Darul Ta’zim, has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2020. The club has indicated that it is unable to travel to Qatar to compete in the AFC Champions League 2020 (East) centralised competition …
Read More »AFC issues RFP for AFC Club Competitions & FIFA WCQ Shipping Services!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to receive a formal proposal and quotation for the provision of shipping services for AFC Club Competitions and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. All interested parties are required to confirm their participation in this exercise by sending an email …
Read More »All five Member Associations remain in contention to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received the necessary Letter of Undertaking from all five Member Associations, which had initially submitted their bidding documents for hosting the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The AFC confirms that the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran …
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