Tag Archives: AFC

AIFF joins hands with AFC to refurbish Coaching Education System!

The All India Football Federation, the apex body of Indian football has recently signed the Coaching Convention with the Asian Football Confederation which is an agreement extensively focused on the coaching rules and methods. It’s an endorsement tool which will highlight the regulations and guidelines of coach education. Savio Medeira, …

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AFC Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors seminar begins journey with Module 1!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors’ Seminar – Module 1 is getting a boost with development at the highest level of Futsal education taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The seminar is aimed at empowering the development of Asian in line with the AFC’s Vision and Mission to …

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Elite Asian referees benefit from highly-productive VAR Course!

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has taken root in football and its implementation is spreading throughout the world, with the AFC continuing to develop and train its elite referees with the latest AFC Video Assistant Referees Course that came to an end in the Malaysian capital on Saturday, April 20. …

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AFC Coach Education Conference ‘making a difference’!

The 3rd AFC Coach Education Conference successfully concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, April 18 with educators from 45 Member Associations benefiting from the engaging sessions. The three-day conference, with the theme ‘Making a Difference’, focussed on various insightful topics aimed at developing future coaches in the sport. Chinese Football …

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Does having Praful Patel in FIFA Council help Indian football?

The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, April 6 in Kuala Lumpur at the AFC Congress. By being elected, Praful Patel became the first-ever Indian to become a part of the top body FIFA Council and I’d like to congratulate Prafulji …

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3rd AFC Coach Education Conference focuses on ‘Making a Difference’!

The 3rd AFC Coach Education Conference opened with the theme ‘Making a Difference’ in the capital city of Malaysia on Tuesday, April 16. The three-day conference welcomed representatives from 45 Member Associations and key speakers who will join discussions and talks which focus on topics aimed at developing future coaches. …

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Eighth AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting concludes!

The AFC Coach Education Panel convened for its eighth meeting at the Malaysian capital on Monday, April 15. The Panel led by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh welcomed the members who are all specialists in the training of coaches. 15 Member Association representatives who were in attendance, deliberated on key …

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Bhubaneswar to host Minerva Punjab FC’s first AFC Cup home match!

The saga of where last seasons I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC will play their AFC Cup home matches has got some good news. The Odisha government has agreed to allow Minerva Punjab FC to use the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on May 1 for their first home match against Manang …

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AIFF president Praful Patel proud to be FIFA Council member!

After being elected as the first-ever Indian member of the FIFA Council, AIFF president Praful Patel spoke about the same to IANS. “I am happy with the victory here, because my election to FIFA council is also a proud moment for India. I also feel personally honoured to become the …

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AFC & FIFA Council elections held at 29th AFC Congress!

The 29th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress concluded on Saturday, April 6 with AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (Bahrain) re-elected unopposed for a second four-year term (2019-2023) at the helm of a new-look AFC Executive Committee. Newly-elected FIFA Council member Praful Patel, addressing delegates on behalf of …

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