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Shaikh Salman underlines AFC’s commitment to strengthen football in North Korea!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with the DPR Korea Football Association (DPRK FA) Vice President and AFC Executive Committee Member Han Un Gyong, on the sidelines of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022. The AFC President reiterated the AFC’s support in …

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AFC President lauds football development efforts in China!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today held a meeting with Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai, ahead of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022. Shaikh Salman expressed his warm congratulations to President Song, who was elected to the role earlier this month …

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Shaikh Salman reiterates AFC’s continued support to Chinese Taipei FA!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today welcomed Wang Ling-Hsiang, President of the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA), at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, where the two engaged in a constructive meeting on a range of football-related matters. At the outset, the …

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AFC President reinforces support towards Mongolian football

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today held a productive meeting with Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) President Bold Molomjamts at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 in Qatar. The AFC President congratulated newly elected President Bold Molomjamts on the overwhelming mandate that he received at …

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Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed Football Australia as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed with a 3-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme. The evaluation for the full membership status was conducted in August 2023 by AFC Youth Panel members as well as experts from the …

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FIFA World Cup 2026 – Asian Round 2 qualifiers set for take off!

The cast for Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification was finalised on Tuesday, October 17. History makers Pakistan led nine other teams from Round 1 after an exciting day of second leg matches, with the South Asian side …

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AFC Coach Education Online session concludes successfully!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment in raising the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined at the recent AFC Coach Education Online session. The virtual workshop saw 80 participants from 28 Member Associations come together to discuss the various ways by which coaches in Asia can …

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Stage set for AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023!

The members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s judicial bodies for the 2023 to 2027 term will be confirmed on Wednesday when the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) convene virtually for the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023. In accordance with Article 22(e) of the AFC Statutes – Edition 2023, the AFC Congress …

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AFC and Visit Saudi announce global sponsorship rights deal!

Visit Saudi has become an Official Global Partner of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) until December 2024. The partnership will bolster Visit Saudi’s efforts to showcase Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism offerings to Asian football fans across the globe, in addition to supporting the growth of football and sports across the …

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Road to FIFA World Cup 26 set for kick-off in Asia!

The quest to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins for 20 Asian teams on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1. Having been divided into 10 pairings at the official draw ceremony two months ago, these sides will play two-legged ties – one home and …

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