Tag Archives: AFC

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Dr. Nozomu Ohata!

AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the family and loved ones of former AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Professor Dr. Nozomu Ohata, as well as to the Japan Football Association (JFA). Dr. Ohata passed away last week at the age of 94. A member …

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Members of the AFC Reform Taskforce confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further strengthened its commitment to upholding the highest standards of good governance with the appointment of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and members of the AFC Reform Taskforce for the 2023 to 2027 term. AFC Vice President Hachem Haider has been appointed as the Chairperson of …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman hails Indonesia for clinching first-ever AFC eAsian Cup title!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated Indonesia after they were crowned champions of the inaugural AFC eAsian Cup at Doha’s Virtuocity eSports Arena on Monday, February 5. The final day of the event commenced with Semi-final showdowns between Indonesia and Thailand, Japan and Saudi …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 – Semifinals: 5 things to look out for!

Just four teams remain in the hunt to be crowned champions of the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup with the semifinals to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Up first, two-time winners South Korea, who are seeking their first continental title since 1960, take on last-four debutants Jordan …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Semifinals primed to be sizzlers!

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semifinals are set to be blockbusters after Qatar and Iran completed the cast on Saturday. Jordan will meet South Korea in the first semifinal on Tuesday, January 6 while Iran will play defending champions Qatar on Wednesday, January 7. Jordan, who will appear in …

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AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 welcomes second batch!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the second group of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Friday, February 2. Tailored to enhance the capabilities of AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) in their overall development of capacity in football administration, the month-long …

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