20 football and 10 futsal referees have completed the AFC Elite Referees Selection course which concluded at the AFC House in Malaysia on Sunday, September 9. Centred around the theme of ‘Be the Elite!’, the referees are on track to joining the list of AFC Elite Referees, where if selected, …
Read More »AFC applauds Urawa Reds Diamonds’ “Heart Full Club” activities!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has commended and expressed full support for 2017 AFC Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds’ “Heart Full Club” activities, which has been part of its hometown community in Urawa, Saitama, Japan for 15 years. The grassroots programme brings the local community as well as children …
Read More »2019 AFC Asian Cup – Team Bus Slogan Contest: Be part of Asian football history!
With less than 120 days to go to Asia’s biggest and most prestigious football tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is giving football fans the opportunity to celebrate and showcase their passion for their teams with the launch of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Team Bus Slogan contest. From …
Read More »Star-studded line-up at third AFC Elite Club Coaches’ Forum!
High-profile club coaches from across Asia including several from the AFC Champions League quarterfinalists gathered in Shanghai on Wednesday, September 5 for the AFC’s Third Elite Club Coaches Forum. Two-time UEFA Champions League winner Paulo Sousa, now coach of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian, who face Japan’s Kashima Antlers …
Read More »Module 1 of latest AFC B License Coaching Course ends in Odisha!
The latest AFC B License Coaching Course in Cuttack, Odisha concluded its Module 1 earlier today after it had started on August 20. 19 candidates from various parts of India participated in this course, which amongst others includes former India defender Mahesh Gawli and Brazilian Jose Ramirez Barreto besides three …
Read More »Thailand proposed as 2020 AFC U-23 Championship host!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee have recommended at their meeting in Tokyo that the AFC U-23 Championship in 2020 be hosted by the Football Association of Thailand. The tournament, won by Uzbekistan when held in China this year, has added significance in 2020 as it will provide qualification …
Read More »AFC Futsal Level 1 Course conducted in Tripoli!
The 10-day AFC Futsal Level 1 Course was opened by Lebanon Football Association Second Vice-President Ahmad Kamareddine, who firstly thanked the AFC for the support in organising the course which will help spread the knowledge of the game. e also encouraged the 15 participants to give their best throughout the …
Read More »AFC workshop aims to strengthen the standard of club licensing in Asia!
The AFC Club Licensing Workshop began at the Asian Football Confederation House on Tuesday, August 28 bringing together 39 club licensing managers across the region. The two-day workshop aims to equip the participants with the tools to familiarise themselves with the regulations and promote good practices as well as to …
Read More »CFA-AFC ‘Dream China’ Beijing Social Responsibility programme paves the way to football-focused social development!
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) in conjunction with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), brought together communities and corporations under the Chinese Football Association ‘Dream China’ Beijing Social Responsibility Programme held recently. The events, involving more than 80 children and 60 coaches, were held at the National Olympic Park in Beijing …
Read More »AFC’s MA General Secretaries Induction Programme concludes!
15 General Secretaries from across Asia convened for the AFC Member Associations’ General Secretaries Induction Programme at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which concluded on Wednesday, August 8. The yearly programme was specifically designed for General Secretaries who were appointed after the last Induction Programme that was held …
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