Tag Archives: Asia

AFC Elite Referee Instructor Certification & Seminar aim to elevate standards!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to establish the best possible conditions for AFC match officials to thrive was further underlined on Thursday through the commencement of several class leading initiatives all aimed at ensuring the highest refereeing standards. Held from November 3 to 5, 2022, three marquee events have …

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Participants get valuable insights at 2nd AFC Women’s Football Special Online Session!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its second AFC Women’s Football Special Online Session on Thursday to discuss learnings from the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India at a time when Asian teams are preparing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted by Australia …

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AFC Referee Assessor Seminar returns to Kuala Lumpur!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Assessor Seminar 2022 successfully concluded on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur and saw 84 participants from 26 Member Associations (MAs) gather to discuss updates and examine their knowledge of the referee assessment curriculum. Held over two days, from November 1 to 2, this was the …

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The AFC’s Football Management Diploma welcomes fourth batch of aspiring Asian football leaders!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have opened its landmark AFC Football Management Diploma (FMD) online programme to 30 aspiring Asian football leaders from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) as well as Independent Stakeholders. Now in its fourth edition, the FMD is designed to nurture participants’ capabilities …

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Fourth edition of the AFC’s FMC participants eager to leave their mark on Asian football!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today kicked off the fourth edition of the game-changing Football Management Certificate (FMC), an online programme that looks to mould the future generation of Asian football leaders. A total of 46 participants from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) as well as …

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AFC Media & Communications Committee lauds surge in engagement!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve in providing content in its best form to a worldwide audience was further highlighted by the AFC Media & Communications Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually on Wednesday. Led by Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, the Committee noted the significant improvement in engagement on the …

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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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