Asia’s top clubs will discover their Group Stage opponents when the draw ceremonies for the Continent’s two major club competitions are held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, January 17. The Group Stage draws for both the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2022 will be conducted virtually at 2pm and …
Read More »Latest update on the AFC Champions League 2022!
The AFC Champions League (ACL) 2022 dates have been revised after careful consideration of the emerging complications caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the associated risks, as well as the unique circumstances surrounding the football schedule before and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. Travel procedures …
Read More »AFC establishes landmark Child Safeguarding Policy!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards fulfilling its duty of care and protection of the rights of children and young people as well as ensuring that football and all its related activities are carried out in a safe, positive and encouraging environment marked a significant milestone today with the …
Read More »AFC MAs & RAs General Secretaries’ Conference 2022 to deliver unrivalled experience!
The senior leadership of the Asian football family looks set to benefit from a comprehensive and diverse agenda to be delivered by a stellar line-up of expert speakers at the upcoming AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) General Secretaries’ Conference 2022, which will kick off on Thursday, January …
Read More »Squads revealed ahead of 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India kick-off!
The 12 contenders at 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India have named the 23-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory at this month’s continental Finals. With eight days remaining until the 20th edition of Asia’s flagship women’s football competition kicks off in Mumbai, squads featuring the continent’s …
Read More »VAR to make debut on Indian soil at 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup!
The VAR (Video Assistant Referee), a football’s video reference and decision review system, will be making its debut on India soil from the quarterfinals stage of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The Continental competition will be played at three venues in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune and will see …
Read More »Second batch of AFC Football Management Certificate participants set to gain valuable knowledge!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the second batch of participants to the AFC Football Management Certificate (FMC) online course, which was introduced in October 2021. The 2nd edition of the FMC, as with the first, gives participants the opportunity to be part of the Asian football family via a …
Read More »Iran clubs barred by AFC Entry Control Body from 2022 AFC Champions League!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s independent Entry Control Body (ECB) has decided to withdraw the licences of Persepolis FC, Esteghlal FC and Gol Gohar Sirjan FC (all clubs from Iran) to participate in the AFC Champions League 2022 pursuant to Articles 14.4 and 14.5 of the AFC Club Licensing Regulations …
Read More »AFC FMD continues to enhance the capabilities of Asia’s future football leaders!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Management Diploma (FMD) programme, which was launched in November 2021 under the ambit of the landmark AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE), continued its game-changing impact with the launch of its 2nd online edition. Attracting a diverse range of participants from across the Continent, …
Read More »Bhutan FF usher 2022 with upgraded AFC Grassroots Charter Silver membership!
The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) welcomed the new year on a high note after their AFC Grassroots Charter membership was upgraded to Silver. In awarding them, the AFC Grassroots Panel cited the BFF’s commitment and fulfilment of the AFC’s Grassroots Charter goals. The Federation’s grassroots philosophy was found to be …
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