Tag Archives: AFC

First-ever AFC eAsian Cup promises thrilling clashes!

Asia’s premier efootball talents are poised to converge in Doha, Qatar, when the inaugural AFC eAsian Cup 2023 unfolds from February 1 to 5, 2024. Taking place alongside the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, the event will feature teams from 20 AFC Member Associations that are currently taking part in …

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AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-27): Candidates for election announced!

In accordance with Article 32.1 of the AFC Statutes (Edition November 2023), the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) were notified on November 30, 2023, that the election of members for the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) would be held at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024. …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 opens with record-breaking attendance!

The grandest ever edition of Asia’s national team flagship got underway in spectacular fashion on Friday evening with a record number of spectators contributing to the electric atmosphere during the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 between Qatar and Lebanon. A total of 82,490 fans thronged the …

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CCTV to broadcast all AFC Asian Cup 2023 matches in China!

With the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 kicking off yesterday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that their Media Partner, Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology Co. Ltd (“Shinai”), has sublicensed the media rights in China PR to China Media Group (CMG). Millions of fans across China PR will now …

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AFC Medical Officers Workshop held!

In anticipation of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the AFC Medical Officers Workshop, with lectures, hands-on training and interactive sessions ensuring medical care of the highest standards across all venues during the competition. Prior to these workshops, several seminars were held virtually in …

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AFC President welcomes AFC Asian Cup 2023 match officials!

The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa greeted the largest-ever cast of match officials appointed to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and offered them his encouragement and support on the eve of the Continental showpiece, emphasising the importance of their contributions. Shaikh Salman met the 73 officials …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar set to break broadcast records!

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is poised to reach its widest audience in the tournament’s proud history as Asia’s top 24 teams prepare to battle for Continental supremacy across nine world-class venues from 12 January to 10 February 2024. As many as 60 broadcasters are set to showcase the …

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AFC & Sportradar renew long-standing integrity partnership!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today reaffirmed its commitment to being a global leader in sport integrity by extending its partnership with Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company. Running from 2024 through to 2027, the renewal will take the collaboration between both parties, which first began in …

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Yoshimi Yamashita to become first woman referee in AFC Asian Cup history!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed today that Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 fixture between Australia and India on January 13, 2024 (Saturday) – a landmark appointment that will make her the first woman ever to referee a match in the flagship …

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Referee Assessment innovations set to be introduced at AFC Asian Cup 2023!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to strengthen its position as a model Confederation in developing world-class match officials was further underlined today with the launch of the Refereeing Online Platform, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The latest milestone initiative equips Referee Assessors with a diverse …

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