The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continued its quest to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) when the latest edition of the AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme commenced on Monday. The programme, currently in its fourth instalment, will witness one candidate from Football Australia embark on …
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An action-packed double-header in the AFC Asian Qualifiers saw 36 nations take to the field as some of the continent’s biggest stars turned on the style for their countries. Four games into the Preliminary Joint Qualifiers – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi …
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Matchday Four of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 concluded on Tuesday with another round of high octane action. The players will now focus on their club commitments before converging again in June for the final …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s concerted efforts to raise the quality of coaching across the Continent were further outlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel met virtually on Thursday for its first meeting for the term 2024-25. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was an excellent opportunity …
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Matchday Four of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 promises to be an exciting affair with 17 matches scheduled. The nine group winners and the respective runners-up will advance to the third round of FIFA World …
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Matchday Three of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 lived up to expectations with scintillating action on Thursday, March 21. As the teams traverse the continent for Tuesday’s next round of games, AFC Media takes a …
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Japan were drawn in Group C of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 while Australia will open their campaign in Group B following the official draw in Paris on Wednesday. The continent’s representatives in the Men’s Tournament will be decided at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, with …
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The AFC Grassroots Panel met virtually on Tuesday for its first meeting for the term 2024-25 to chart the way forward for the development of grassroots football in Asia. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 14 experts from 14 Member Associations (MAs) of the …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the optimum level of medical care for Asian players was further emphasised today after the AFC Medical Committee approved the recognition of two new healthcare providers as part of the prestigious AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network at its second meeting held …
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Experts from across Asia gathered virtually to discuss ways to expand the reach of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 1st AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2024-2025 on Thursday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by …
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