Tag Archives: AFC

AFC Women’s Coaching Course a value addition for Indian women coaches!

The All India Football Federation along with 21 other Member Associations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) participated in the first ever AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course that concluded yesterday (June 29, 2017) in Shanghai, China. Representing India in the Course that kicked-off on June 20 were Head Coach of …

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Indian Super League & I-League to run in parallel in the 2017/18 season!

It is now done and dusted, the Indian Super League and the I-League will be played in the 2017/18 season in parallel from November 2017 to March/April 2018. Interestingly a lot of media reports and social media comments wrongly stated that by the AFC and FIFA agreeing to this short-term …

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AFC Issue Statement on 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has noted the conclusions in the recently published FIFA report into the bidding processes for the FIFA World Cups of 2018 and 2022. In this regard, the AFC is now looking forward to the continued preparation work to deliver the 2022 FIFA World Cup in …

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AIFF participates in first AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course!

The All India Football Federation alongwith 21 other AFC Member Associations is participating in the first ever AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course, which kicked-off in Shanghai, China on June 20, 2017 and is slated to conclude on June 29, 2017. 25 members have been participating in the Course including Indian …

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Women’s football coaching the focus at AFC course!

The first AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course taking place in Shanghai, China, this and next week, highlights the importance of coaching for women’s football development. The 25 participants are leading coaches from 22 AFC Member Associations, with two participants from the continent’s biggest countries China and India, and a representative of the Oceania Football Confederation, the Papua New Guinea Football Association. The …

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The AFC to help Singapore in S-League revamp!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will assist the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) to revitalise the S-League. AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John said the help of experts would be sourced to assess the S.League before implementing a model for change. “Before we come to the model that the AFC …

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AFC (Asia) upholds principles of political neutrality!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has written to its Member Associations reiterating that all stakeholders involved in Asian football must respect the principle of political neutrality. The letter sent by the AFC stressed that the principle is a cornerstone of both the AFC and of the international sports movement, and is reflected in Article 3.2 of the AFC Statutes, which states: …

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Results announced for AFC B License Course!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the result of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) organized AFC B License Course in Goa from April 10-30, 2017, which was conducted by the AIFF’s Technical Director Savio Medeira. 20 candidates attended the AFC B License Course but only eight were able …

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UNHCR becomes AFC social responsibility partner!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday; June 19 signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia. Cooperation between the two organisations will take place under auspices of the recently launched AFC Dream Asia Foundation. The signing ceremony took place at the AFC House …

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