The fourth Module of the AFC Pro Diploma coaching course (April 16 to 20, 2023) concluded as scheduled at Dempo SC Academy in Goa on Thursday. This was the last domestic module of the course – it focussed on practical and theory assessment sessions delivered by the 17 coaches present, …
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Grassroots specialists from 13 Member Associations (MAs) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met virtually on Tuesday, April 18 to discuss strategy and exchange ideas for the development of grassroots football in Asia. Led by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the highly engaging meeting proved to be an excellent platform …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully concluded its second edition of the AFC Internship programme when the three interns representing the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD), and the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) respectively, shared their final presentations on Monday. The three-month long programme …
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In a bid to further strengthen the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the 3rd AFC Coach Education Panel meeting on Thursday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the panel, composed of coach education specialists, met to exchange information and discuss strategies for …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), joined by its Member Associations (MAs), celebrated the AFC Women’s Football Day 2023 in March through a range of exciting activities. Join AFC Media highlight the activities that took place across the Continent in a bid to commemorate the hard work of women in Asian …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar have confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition will be held from January 12 to February 10, 2024. Asia’s top 24 nations will compete for the most …
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The SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, which took place from March 20 to 28, 2023, served as an excellent platform for the implementation of child safeguarding measures to ensure a positive and enjoyable football experience for all participants. With the help of the innovative “Safety Balloon” exercise, the activity saw the …
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The AFC U17 Asian Cup returns after a five-year hiatus with Thailand set to host the 2023 edition on June 15 – July 2. A springboard for Asia’s rising stars, the tournament formerly known as the AFC U16 Championship counts the likes of Son Heung-min of South Korea and Japan’s …
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With the draw for the 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup – Thailand completed, the 16 teams will now ramp up their preparations for the continental challenge. The June 15 to July 2 tournament featuring the next generation of stars will also offer four spots to the 2023 FIFA U17 World …
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With the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup concluding only months ago and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar in the horizon, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the National Coaches Online Session 2023 to analyse the performance of the Asian teams at the global showpiece. The virtual …
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