The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards leveraging the power of football to instil positive change marked a significant milestone today after the Confederation was confirmed as the latest member of the United Nations’ (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative. As the most populous Continent and home to two-thirds …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Chairing the 11th AFC Executive Committee meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated the QFA on their successful bid and also conveyed …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted a visit to Bhutan as part of the AFC Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP) from October 7-10 to assess the progress made by the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) in women’s football in the last decade. During the visit, the AFC delegation, led by the AFC …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 2nd AFC Elite Youth Special Online Session yesterday to highlight the role played by Member Associations (MAs) in youth development in their regions, while also discussing the ways in which the AFC Elite Youth Scheme can assist the MAs in creating National Youth …
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An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) delegation led by the AFC Deputy General Secretary Shin Man Gill and Deputy Chairperson of the AFC Safety and Security Task Force Datuk Dell Akbar Khan met with the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) President Police Commissioner General Dr H. Mochamad Iriawan on Wednesday and …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee underlined its commitment to raise the technical standards of the Continent’s coaches after it approved several enhancements and new requirements at its fifth meeting held virtually today. In preparation of the launch of the AFC Women’s Champions League in 2024, the Committee, led …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the Continent’s match officials continue to receive the highest standards of mentorship and guidance was further reinforced by the AFC Referees Committee at its sixth meeting held virtually today. Chaired by His Excellency Du Zhaocai, the Committee approved several decisions aimed at …
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The FIFA World Cup is back in Asia with Qatar set to host the 22nd edition of the global showpiece that unites the football world. The gulf nation will be representing the Arab world while also making their first ever appearance at the World Cup finals. Alongside them will be …
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The 16 teams for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup Finals have been decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday, October 9. A breathtaking day of action across the continent saw Asia’s rising stars put their best foot forward in their bid to get their respective teams across …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep shock and sadness over the tragic loss of lives during an Indonesian Premier League (Liga 1) match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang city, Indonesia, on Saturday. “I …
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