The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the final list of candidates who will stand for election to the AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027) at the 33rd AFC Congress on February 1, 2023 in Manama, Bahrain. The final list of candidates can be accessed here. The AFC Electoral Committee …
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AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has condoled the death of former India captain Babu Mani, who passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 59. In a letter to AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey, the AFC President wrote, “On behalf of the Asian football …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today that it has entered into a commercial rights agreement with Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology Co. Ltd (“Shinai”) in respect of certain media and sponsorship rights in China. The AFC recently terminated a similar commercial arrangement with Super Sports Media Inc. Under this …
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With the focus of world football firmly set on Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s teams and match officials ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. In another clear sign of Asia’s remarkable progress, a …
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18 technical leaders from across Asia were challenged to develop their understanding of pressure, stress and anxiety during the latest FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar in the Philippines between November 7-9. Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Qatar, amongst others, were tasked with presenting a 100-day plan to …
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Participants of the third edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Football Management Certificate (FMC) are on track to leave their mark on Asian football after graduating today from the landmark online programme. A total of 44 participants from the AFC Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to establish the best possible conditions for AFC match officials to thrive was further underlined on Thursday through the commencement of several class leading initiatives all aimed at ensuring the highest refereeing standards. Held from November 3 to 5, 2022, three marquee events have …
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With just more than two weeks remaining until the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has urged the global football family to firmly unite behind the sporting spectacle. The 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, which will be held …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its second AFC Women’s Football Special Online Session on Thursday to discuss learnings from the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India at a time when Asian teams are preparing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted by Australia …
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The preparations and plans to stage the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar marked its latest milestone after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) held their first meeting on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The AFC delegation, led by AFC Deputy Director, Competitions and Football Events …
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