The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to ensure the safety of women in the sport by signing the Declaration of Principles for the Protection of Women and Girls from Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Football Worldwide. The Declaration has been drawn up by international social enterprise, Association Football …
Read More »2019 AFC Grassroots Football Day continues to raise the bar!
43 Member Associations joined the AFC Grassroots Football Day celebrations that took place across the Continent in May. Join AFC Media as we highlight Part Two the exciting activities that took place across Asia. Afghanistan The Afghanistan Football Federation coordinated a large scale Grassroots Festival which saw the participation of …
Read More »New AFC Judicial Bodies members confirmed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have elected today, June 4 the chairpersons, deputy chairpersons and members of the AFC’s judicial bodies – AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, AFC Entry Control Body and the AFC Appeal Committee – at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris, France. All members will …
Read More »China named as hosts for 2023 AFC Asian Cup!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations confirmed on Tuesday, June 4, China as the hosts for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris, France. The unanimous decision marks the second time Asia’s crown jewel will be played in the People’s Republic of China which …
Read More »AFC Dream Asia Foundation partners with Generation Amazing on legacy initiatives!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)’s Generation Amazing programme on Sunday, June 2 signed a long-term partnership in Paris, France, which will enable collaboration in legacy and education across Asia during the next four years. The AFC will manage …
Read More »China, Japan & Qatar presented with AFC Coaching Convention Awards!
The AFC president Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Sunday, June 2 recognised the progress of the coaching standards of the Chinese Football Association, the Japan Football Association and Qatar Football Association at their meeting in Paris. The AFC Coaching Convention Pro Level Certificates were presented to Du Zhaocai, …
Read More »The AFC strengthens partnership with Regional Associations!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee on Sunday, June 2 approved the appointment of representatives from Asia’s three Regional Associations as co-opted members on the AFC Executive Committee. Meeting in Paris, the AFC Executive Committee, approved the appointment of Mr Kanatbek Mamatov (Kyrgyz Republic) from the Central Asian Football …
Read More »2019 AFC Grassroots Football Day a resounding success!
43 Member Associations joined the AFC Grassroots Football Day celebrations that took place across the Continent in May. Join AFC Media as they highlight the exciting activities that took place across Asia! Bhutan The Bhutan Football Federation saw an increase in participation with every passing celebration of the AFC Grassroots …
Read More »AFC concludes Macau assessment visit!
The AFC Women’s Assistance Programme completed a four-day assessment of Macau to help strengthen and develop its women’s football. The assessment began on May 3 and was facilitated by AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili who, alongside Macau FA Head of Women’s Football Zhang Hong and technical staff visited …
Read More »AFC introduces new Advance 11 initiative for Members Associations!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will introduce the Advance 11 initiative in 2019 to continue its efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MA). As part of the AFC’s commitment to help its MAs, this new initiative was launched as a platform for MAs to further improve their …
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