The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened virtually on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and approved the Federation’s Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for selecting an agency to manage and award the rights to monetise AIFF’s commercial properties for a limited term. To oversee the selection process, …
Read More »AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers groups finalised!
The teams aspiring to vie for the title discovered their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 44 sides were drawn into 11 groups for the Qualifiers, which will be contested on September …
Read More »Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031 hosting!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition. Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, …
Read More »Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 confirmed!
The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 – will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three cities – the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, marking the two-year countdown to the 19th edition of the Continent’s most …
Read More »AFC ushers in 2025 with unveiling of new brand identity!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has heralded 2025 by signalling the start of a brand new era today with the unveiling of a new logo and identity to reflect and reinforce the continued trajectory of the Confederation’s progress and rising standards in the coming years. This latest milestone marks the …
Read More »Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round!
It is all systems go for the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, December 9. The 24 teams were divided into six groups with only the group winners to …
Read More »Application open for AFC Futsal Certificate Course (Level 1) in Aizawl
The AFC Futsal Certificate Course (Level 1) will be held in Aizawl, Mizoram, from December 9 to 14, 2024. While the aspirants are required to be 18 years and above to apply for enrolling in the course, those who have completed the ‘AIFF Futsal Introductory Certificate Online Course’ will receive …
Read More »Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment towards promoting and developing women’s football was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024 on Thursday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session saw technical staff from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) come together to …
Read More »AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams on the world’s biggest stages was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Emotions in Football Online Session on Tuesday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session was attended by 125 representatives from …
Read More »Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme. After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development …
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