Asia

AFC Cup 2018: Albert Roca seeks reaction as Bengaluru FC take on Aizawl FC!

A big reaction is what Albert Roca has asked for, when Bengaluru FC host Aizawl FC on Wednesday, May 2 in the first of two must-win games if they are to harbour any hopes of making it to the knock-out stages of the AFC Cup for a fourth straight season. …

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India U-16s heading to Serbia for another exposure Tour!

Less than a month after the Indian U-16 National Team played the U-16 National teams of United States of America and Norway in the Sportchain International Friendlies, the All India Football Federation has arranged another exposure tour for the boys in May. The India U-16 colts will now travel to …

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Inaugural West Zone Communications Workshop concludes in Muscat!

The management of digital media, content and communications planning were cast in sharp focus in West Asia at the first-ever regional Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Communications Workshop which concluded in Oman on Sunday, April 29. Hosted by the Oman Football Association (OFA), the two-day workshop opened with an overview of …

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Bahrain FA’s second Pro Diploma Coaching Course kicks-off!

The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) started its second AFC Professional Football Diploma Coaching Course in the capital city on Saturday, April 28. The first batch will see 24 coaches put through the demanding course that includes practical and theoretical sessions. The opening ceremony was graced by BFA President Shaikh Ali …

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AFC futsal assessment visit to Turkmenistan a success!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal and Beach Soccer unit conducted a three-day futsal assessment visit to Turkmenistan on Thursday, April 26. The AFC delegation team were welcomed by newly elected First Vice-President Serdar Divanov of Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), who said, “Futsal and football are one of our …

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Schalke 04 enter strategic partnership with Hebei China Fortuna FC!

Bundesliga side FC Schalke 04 are entering into large, long-term and economically attractive partnership with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortuna FC (CFFC). The project was originally started at the start of 2018, and was set to run for five years. Schalke 04 will look after the content-element and …

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