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AFC to extend support to AIFF for Grassroots & Futsal Development!

The All India Football Federation organised a webinar session with the grassroots managers on Friday, October 29 ahead of the inaugural edition of the Futsal Club Championship 2021-22. Aziz Kifah, Development Officer, AFC, thanked AIFF for the initiative and assured to “extend the support” for the developmental activities. “On the …

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Asia’s historic achievements lauded by the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee!

The AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee praised the recent performances of Asia’s teams at its second meeting held online in a historic year that has witnessed the Continent’s futsal and beach soccer sides achieve unparalleled heights of success on the world’s biggest stages. In his opening address, Chairperson Mehdi …

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Hong Kong FA awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Silver Membership!

The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd.’s (HKFA) application to upgrade their status to a silver membership in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Grassroots Charter has been approved in recognition of their continuous commitment and efforts to develop grassroots football. As one of the first Member Associations (MAs) to receive the …

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Inaugural AFC Football Management Certificate to raise professional standards of Asian football!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked a significant milestone in the delivery of its education programmes on Monday with the launch of the first-ever AFC Football Management Certificate (FMC) online course, which was introduced under the newly established AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) last month. Participants from across the …

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2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup draw set to reveal exciting battles!

The spotlight will be on the stars of Asian women’s football when the leading 12 teams discover their opponents at the anticipated 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India draw ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The excitement around Asia’s marquee women’s national team competition is …

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AFC to test VAR Light concept at the 2021 AFC Women’s Club Championship!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will trial the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), VAR Light concept at the 2021 AFC Women’s Club Championship – Pilot Tournament (West) in Jordan from November 7 to 13. As part of the AFC’s efforts to adopt more technological advances in the sport, the AFC will …

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Final 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup cast confirmed!

The final 12-team cast for the greatest show in Asian women’s football is now in place after both Chinese Taipei and Myanmar secured qualification to the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India on Sunday. Chinese Taipei emerged victorious in qualifying Group A, while Myanmar’s 14 unanswered goals took them …

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Young stars ready for action at the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan Qualifiers!

The stage is set for Asia’s future stars to shine when the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan Qualifiers kick off on Saturday in centralised venues. With the excitement building up, 39 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will be vying for 15 available spots to join host …

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2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Qualifiers Final Round to be played in centralised venues!

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Qualifiers Final Round will be converted from the conventional home and away format to single round robin ties to be played in centralised venues. The decision was taken by the AFC Executive Committee after taking into consideration the existing challenges caused by the …

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Final 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup places up for grabs in qualifiers!

Seven teams will this week battle for the final two places at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, with Kyrgyz Republic and Bahrain taking centre stage in the race to the Finals. With 10 of a total 12 India 2022 berths already secured, Bishkek and Manama will provide …

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