Tag Archives: AFC

AFC introduces new Advance 11 initiative for Members Associations!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will introduce the Advance 11 initiative in 2019 to continue its efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MA). As part of the AFC’s commitment to help its MAs, this new initiative was launched as a platform for MAs to further improve their …

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Meghalaya to organise an AFC ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Shillong in June!

The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA), the governing body of football in Meghalaya, is set to organise the first module of the AFC ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Shillong from June 12 to 18, 2019. Eligible for the AFC ‘B’ License Coaching Course are AFC ‘C’ Coaching degree holders with the …

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Odisha to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Cuttack in May!

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO), the governing body of football in Odisha, is set to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Cuttack from May 25 to 31, 2019. Eligible for the AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course are AIFF ‘D’ Coaching degree holders with eight to 12 months …

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AIFF gears up to celebrate AFC Grassroots Football Day on May 15!

Building up to the AFC Grassroots Football Day on May 15, 2019, the All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s member associations have already started to organise festivals of football to help spread the game to every nook and corner of the nation. So far, there have been six festivals of football …

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AFC issues ITT for commercial rights in Saudi Arabia!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for its package of football media rights for the 2021-2024 cycle in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ITT offers the media rights for national team and club competitions, including the pinnacle national team events of the AFC …

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AFC GK Instructor Kris Yong Wai Hwang: I believe India will be a big force in Asian Football!

AFC Level 1 Goalkeeping Course Instructor Kris Yong Wai Hwang feels “football has changed over the years, and coach education courses need to be upgraded.” Wai, who was the instructor of the Level 1 AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Course in Mumbai conducted by the AIFF added, “The modules I have recommended …

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First FIFA-AFC-Asian Zonal Associations meeting held!

The inaugural meeting between FIFA, AFC and the Asian Zonal Associations concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, May 3. AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John, in his opening address, said, “I am pleased to note the five AFC Regional Associations have been working closely with FIFA …

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Myanmar FF receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership!

Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) has been awarded the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for its commitment and investment in grassroots football development. The Grassroots Charter is a development tool for Member Associations to raise the quality of their grassroots programmes. It identifies 20 performance categories, such as grassroots competitions, fairplay, …

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Qualifiers hosts for AFC U-19 Championship & AFC U-16 Championship confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the participating Member Associations for the AFC U-19 and U-16 Championship 2020 qualifiers. The confirmed hosts for the AFC U-19 Championship 2020 Qualifiers, West Zone are Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. The East Zone will see Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Myanmar and …

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