The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the continued efforts of the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) in football development with the renewal of their AFC Grassroot Charter Bronze membership. First granted membership in December 2018, the LFA is one of 41 members of the AFC Grassroots Charter, which is a …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023 takes centre stage at 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering dedication to ensure the continuous success of Asian teams on the world stage reached yet another milestone when the 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference kicked off on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme of “AFC Asian Cup 2023™- …
Read More »AFC U23 Asian Cup champions Japan praised by AFC President!
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan after the young Samurai Blue clinched their second AFC U23 Asian Cup title by defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Both teams had already sealed berths at …
Read More »AFC Technical Committee introduces new awards to elevate technical standards!
The AFC Technical Committee approved a series of strategic decisions today aimed at strengthening the technical pillars of Asian football at its second meeting held in Doha, Qatar. Held just hours before the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Final between Japan and Uzbekistan, the Committee, led by Chairperson Kohzo …
Read More »AFC Grassroots Review 2023 now available!
The AFC Grassroots Review 2023 is now available on the-AFC.com, recapping the various initiatives of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) that have significantly contributed to expanding the influence of the beautiful game among thousands of youngsters across Asia. A major highlight of the publication is …
Read More »AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the progress of Japan during his visit to the football-loving nation, where he met with newly elected Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto. At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to former Japan Captain …
Read More »Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for AFC Asian Cup 2027!
Three prized slots in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round are on offer via Playoffs with the official draw on May 9, 2024, set to chart the path forward for six teams. Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Macau, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste will be paired in a …
Read More »Stage set for AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 showdown in Indonesia!
Almost five years after it was last held, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup will make its highly anticipated return next Monday as eight contenders begin their quest for glory at the ninth edition. Scheduled to run from May 6 to 19, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024 …
Read More »Shaikh Salman reinforces role of South Korea’s KFA in raising Asian game!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded his visit to Seoul, Korea Republic, today where he held several high-level meetings with the nation’s top officials, including the Korea Republic Prime Minister Han Duck Soo as well as Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong …
Read More »AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the significant strides made in futsal across the Continent while congratulating the Iran for securing a record-extending 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title following the conclusion of the 17th edition of the competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on …
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