A five-day FIFA international refereeing course hosted by the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has begun in the capital city of Kabul. The 35 referees and two FIFA instructors from Saudi Arabia and Italy were welcomed by AFF Vice President Mohammad Yosuf Kargar, Din Mohammad Safi, Senior Advisor to the AFF …
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Youth development took a leap forward as the first AFC Youth Elite Scheme workshop took place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, September 13. The AFC Elite Youth Scheme is an important step in talent development that will help the Member Associations (MAs) to establish youth …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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