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Tag Archives: Asia

Shaikh Salman looks to strengthen cooperation with Afghanistan FF!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President met with Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) President Mohammad Yosuf Kargar to discuss the areas in which to increase the spirit of cooperation between the AFC and the AFF. The AFC President congratulated President Kargar on Afghanistan’s qualification to …

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AFC President reinforces support towards strengthening football in Nepal!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Pankaj Bikram Nembang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the future development of the game in the football-loving nation. The AFC President congratulated newly-elected President Nembang on his recent …

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AFC President and ASEAN heads discuss development in Southeast Asia!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met with the President and the General Secretary of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), Major General Khiev Sameth and Winston Lee respectively on Wednesday to discuss scopes of development in Southeast Asian football. Southeast Asia made noticeable …

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AFC President concludes meeting with Football Association of Singapore!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met with Bernard Tan, the Acting President of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), who was accompanied by FAS Council Member Goh Tat Chuan, and General Secretary Yazeen Buhari, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday. Shaikh …

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New AFC Stadium in collaboration with FIFA to build on Asian football’s strong momentum!

The future of Asian football is set to usher in greater success and progress as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the collaborative project of a new AFC Stadium in a ground-breaking ceremony held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on …

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AFC joins United Nations’ Football for the Goals initiative!

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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High participation marks 2nd AFC Elite Youth Special Online Session!

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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AFC team visits Indonesia’s PSSI, offers condolences!

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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AFC Technical Committee enhances coaching standards!

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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AFC Referees Committee strengthens criteria & pathways for AFC Elite Referee Assessors & Instructors!

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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