Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep sadness and shock after receiving the news of the untimely demise of Iran women’s national team player Melika Mohammadi in a tragic road accident in Bam, Kerman province. Extending his condolences and sympathies, the AFC …
Read More »AFC Cup 2023/24 contenders set for Knockout Stage Draw!
The path to ultimate glory in the AFC Cup 2023/24 will be laid out on Thursday, December 28 at 14:00 (UTC+8) when the official draw ceremony for the Knockout Stage takes place at the AFC House. Eleven teams have progressed from the Group Stage of the 19th edition of the …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: Football Secret Santa (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a parody of the 2023 Football Secret Santa in which the football stars around the world get special gifts.
Read More »AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management expands series of innovative educational initiatives!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today further underlined its commitment to developing future leaders within its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) with the launch of the inaugural AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM). The online programme is the latest initiative from the AFC’s Academic Centre of …
Read More »Thrilling battle lines to be drawn for AFC Champions League 2023/24 Knockout Stage!
The excitement levels surrounding the AFC Champions League 2023/24 will ratchet up another notch when the Knockout Stage encounters are revealed next Thursday, December 28 at 16:00 (UTC+8). Of the 40 teams that contested the 21st edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s flagship club competition when it kicked off …
Read More »AFC Executive Committee emphasises commitment to good governance!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to uphold the highest standards of good governance, as underlined in its Mission, marked a significant milestone today after the AFC Executive Committee approved the formation of the AFC Reform Taskforce at its third meeting held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Held on …
Read More »AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees to maximise Asian football’s social impact!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s determination to expand the reach of the Confederation’s social development ambitions was further underlined today at the second Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal was pleased to note the AFC’s …
Read More »The Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Revealed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final, as passionate fans across the globe gear up for the biggest continental showdown kicking off in Qatar on January 12, 2024. The Official Final Match Ball, named VORTEXAC23+, builds …
Read More »Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup 2023!
Match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 will be able to enhance their decision-making process with the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system, which will be implemented at all 51 matches of the tournament. This marks the first time that SAOT will be in place at an Asian Football …
Read More »Join the Excitement: Celebrate AFC Asian Cup’s Magical Moments!
As the countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 ticks away with just under 26 days left, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invites football enthusiasts to partake in the exhilarating Magic Moments Bracket Challenge Contest presented by Visit Saudi. Unfolding across four gripping rounds starting on December 18, 2023, …
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