The Organising Committee of AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta Jr. has today hailed the readiness of the world-class venues ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 opener between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday. Speaking at an onsite inspection visit at …
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As the attention of world football descends upon Doha for a record third time in the history of the AFC Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes to Asia’s top 24 teams and applauded the spirit of innovation …
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The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is set to be a spectacular affair with the 51 matches to be played in nine state-of-the-art stadiums. The Lusail Stadium leads the way, with the iconic stadium to host the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon and the final. Join AFC Media as …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched the first edition of the AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday, as it continues to maximise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs). The initiative, which replaces the AFC Internship programme, will see one candidate each from the Palestine …
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Four of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials have been selected to officiate at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE, set to take place in Dubai from February 15 to 24, 2024. The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see Kuwait’s Abdulaziz …
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AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has condoled the death of former India defender Prabir Majumdar, who passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 77. In a letter to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, the AFC President wrote, “Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathies …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep sadness and shock after receiving the news of the untimely demise of Iran women’s national team player Melika Mohammadi in a tragic road accident in Bam, Kerman province. Extending his condolences and sympathies, the AFC …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today further underlined its commitment to developing future leaders within its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) with the launch of the inaugural AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM). The online programme is the latest initiative from the AFC’s Academic Centre of …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to uphold the highest standards of good governance, as underlined in its Mission, marked a significant milestone today after the AFC Executive Committee approved the formation of the AFC Reform Taskforce at its third meeting held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Held on …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final, as passionate fans across the globe gear up for the biggest continental showdown kicking off in Qatar on January 12, 2024. The Official Final Match Ball, named VORTEXAC23+, builds …
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