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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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The AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee made several key decisions today as part of its efforts to ensure the continued progress of both sports at its second meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. Held on the eve of the ongoing AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 Final, the Committee, led …
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OFC Futsal referees have benefited from the addition of two match officials from Argentina and two from Saudi Arabia at the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in New Caledonia. It’s another sign of increased cooperation, sharing of ideas and knowledge between Confederations with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and South …
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