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Fifth batch of AFC Football Management Certificate graduates move towards leadership excellence!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on August 15 celebrated the completion of its fifth edition of the Football Management Certificate (FMC) programme, which equips participants with the skills required to impact the game across all levels as future leaders. This edition saw 41 participants graduate from the game-changing initiative after …

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AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2: The Contenders!

The anticipation is building around AFC Cup 2023-24 as 10 teams from across Asia are gearing up for five one-legged Preliminary Round 2 ties starting on Tuesday with the aim of moving a step closer to a place in the continental competition. The qualification action began on August 8 when …

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AFC ExCo approves biggest prize purse in Asian club football history from 2024/25 season; announces AFC Women’s Champions League!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee today heralded a new era for Asian club football by unveiling the names of the three new club competitions alongside significant increases in funding for the 76 Participating Teams, as well as announcing the introduction of the AFC Women’s Champions League. The three …

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VORTEXAC23 – The official Match Ball of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar unveiled!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the official match ball of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar, marking a new milestone on the path to the highly anticipated competition, set to take place from January 12 to February 10, 2024 in Qatar. VORTEXAC23 is designed to …

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AFC MC Seminar upskills current Match Commissioners to reinforce world-class competition standards!

The AFC Match Commissioner (MC) Seminar 2023, which closed today, reaffirmed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to upskilling existing MCs to ensure they maintain the highest professional standards. The three-day seminar, which comprised case studies, presentations shared by FIFA Head of Competition Management Gary Moretti and CONCACAF Head of …

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Football at School Programme touches lives in Bishkek!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked a significant milestone when The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s “Football at School Programme” had a positive impact on the lives of almost 600 children and 100 teachers in schools and orphanages across Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The capacity building programme, supported by the AFC’s Dream …

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AFC underlines importance of safety and security across all AFC Competitions!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today concluded the AFC Safety & Security Officer Workshop 2023, which reinforced the overall safety at events and venues as a key component of the AFC’s Vision of staging world-class competitions. Last held physically in 2019, the two-day workshop was aimed at addressing the changes …

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Rehabilitation Through Football continues to impact lives in Nepal!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s consistent efforts to harness the power of the beautiful game to strengthen the communities of its Member Associations (MAs) was further underlined when the “Prison Football, Rehabilitation Through Football” programme, which was launched in Nepal last year, successfully concluded in July 2023. Supported by the …

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Fourth batch of AFC FMC graduates inspired to strengthen Asian football!

Delighted individuals celebrated their graduation today from the fourth edition of the Football Management Certificate (FMC) programme, the landmark initiative from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that enhances the foundation for future Asian football leaders. The graduates, from AFC Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders, concluded their …

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AFC & Qatar 2023 LOC reiterate ambitions to stage grandest Continental spectacle!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully concluded a two-day visit by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 on Thursday, as preparations continue apace for the Continental showpiece. Headed by CEO Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, the six-member LOC delegation arrived in Malaysia’s capital city on …

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