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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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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The Macau Football Association (AFM) recently had their AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed, thanks to their continuous dedication and focus in upgrading grassroots programmes throughout Macau. In approving their three-year-old membership renewal, the AFC Grassroots Panel cited the AFM’s strategic plans, age-group competition structure, event-organising capabilities, partnerships and adult-education …
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The AFC Women’s Football Committee applauded the AFC Member Associations (MAs) at its third meeting held virtually today for their determination in ensuring the successful resumption of the ongoing 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India Qualifiers, particularly against the backdrop of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Led …
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Renowned sports medicine and science professionals from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), FIFA, UEFA and Aspetar will form a stellar line-up of speakers at the much-anticipated 7th AFC Medical Conference Qatar 2022 from March 6-10. Dr. Michel D’Hooghe, Chairman of the FIFA Medical Committee, will deliver a keynote address on …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced a new partnership with Hung Thinh Land, a leading property developer in Vietnam, for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar. The global sponsorship commences immediately from matchday three of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, which will see …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday announced ELEVEN Sports as their new media partner in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Philippines. In 2021, ELEVEN’s rights include the remaining AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar matches for the territories of Hong Kong and Thailand, whilst from 2022 …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced ESPN as their new media partner in Latin America, Central America and non-exclusively in the Caribbean to broadcast AFC competitions for the 2021 to 2024 rights cycle. The agreement includes all major AFC national team and club competitions, including but not limited …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to strengthen the capabilities of its Member and Regional Associations was further underlined today with the launch of the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) – a virtual education initiative aimed at developing the skill sets and expertise of the future “ACE” leaders of …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee continued its commitment to expand the network of world-class medical centres in Asia by recognising The Kitchee – Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Sports Medicine Clinic as the latest AFC Medical Centre / Clinic of Excellence at its fourth meeting held virtually …
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