Tag Archives: AFC

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 …

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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 …

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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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5th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the fifth batch of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday. Taking place from June 4 to 14, the programme will see one independent candidate along with a participant representing the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) being assigned …

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AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course concludes in Riyadh!

Nine Member Associations (MAs) gained valuable insights during the recent Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Emergency and Anti-Doping Regional Course (West), which took place from May 27 to 30. Held in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in the capital city of Riyadh, the event focused on empowering …

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VAR to be implemented at all AFC club competitions for 2024/25 season!

As Asian club football prepares to enter a new era, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the highest officiating standards with the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier club structure as well as the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ …

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Pivotal reforms approved by AFC Competitions Committee!

The AFC Competitions Committee underlined its determination to enhance Asian football after approving a host of key decisions in view of the strategic reforms to be introduced this year at its third meeting held in Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. Led by Chairperson Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan, the …

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AFC Referee Academy celebrates graduation of Batch 2019!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to produce world-class match officials was further strengthened as Batch 2019 of the AFC Referee Academy celebrated their graduation on Monday. Commencing at the AFC House in February 2020, an introductory module spanning five days was conducted for the enrolled candidates of Batch 2019, …

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Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme. Based in Hanoi since 2017, the PVF Academy first received its three-star membership in September 2020 and under the visionary leadership of Technical …

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North Korea earns plaudits from AFC President with record AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup triumph!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has applauded North Korea for emerging as champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 on Sunday evening. A 1-0 win against Japan at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali secured a record-equalling fourth …

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