Asia’s national teams will take another step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 when the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 kicks off next Thursday. The dream remains alive for the 10 teams that made it through the first round of the Asian …
Read More »4th AFC Internship Programme draws to an end!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve in assisting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) realise their full potential was further underlined with the completion of the 4th AFC Internship programme on Tuesday. The three-month long programme is one of the many initiatives launched by the AFC aimed at …
Read More »AFC’s Shaikh Salman confident of historic 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia showpiece!
With Indonesia set to host their first ever FIFA tournament, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in the nation’s ability to stage a spectacular 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup whilst wishing the five Asian representatives the very best of success ahead …
Read More »AFC’s Shaikh Salman emphasises strong ties with UAE FA!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) President Shaikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and reinforced the enduring ties between the two organisations during his visit to the Emirates on Thursday, November 2. The AFC …
Read More »Al Dawsari & Kerr crowned Asia’s finest at glittering AFC Annual Awards!
Saudi Arabian sensation Salem Al Dawsari and Australian icon Samantha Kerr have clinched the prestigious AFC Player of the Year Award in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 on Tuesday at the Qatar National Convention Centre’s Al Mayassa Theatre. Al Dawsari’s brilliant winning …
Read More »Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards!
The tireless efforts of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in developing grassroots football were recognised on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. Held at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the Qatar National Convention Centre, the showpiece celebration …
Read More »MAs & RAs recognised for unwavering commitment at AFC Annual Awards!
The stellar achievements of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) were put firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. In a grand celebration dedicated to showcasing the best of Asian …
Read More »AFC Technical Endorsement Ceremony celebrates developmental efforts of MAs!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) celebrated the concerted efforts of its Member Associations (MAs) in strengthening the standards of the beautiful game on the Continent at the AFC Technical Endorsement Presentation Ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, October 31. Held in conjunction with the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, the ceremony …
Read More »AFC President outlines support to FF of Sri Lanka!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held a meeting with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar today ahead of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022. Shaikh Salman extended his congratulations to President Umar, who was re-elected as the President of …
Read More »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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