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Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made a decisions on several cases.

For the decisions taken at the meeting on November 21, please click HERE.

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made a decisions on several cases.

For the decisions taken at the meeting on November 19, please click HERE.

International Friendlies Wrap: Hong Kong, China shine; Singapore involved in thrillers

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

International Friendlies Wrap: Hong Kong, China shine; Singapore involved in thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: Several nations were involved in friendlies during the international break with Hong Kong, China continued showing progress under new head coach Ashley Westwood after an impressive 3-1 win over Philippines.

Singapore were involved in two five-goal thrillers - winning one and losing the other, Thailand played to two draws while Malaysia defeated Laos before battling to a stalemate with India.

Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched a series of webinars on Tuesday to raise awareness on the latest advancements in sports medicine and anti-doping practices.

In the first instalment of the series, conducted in collaboration with Sportsradar, the primary objective of the programme was to update participants on topics such as the 2025 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

Latest update on AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Latest update on AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the neutral venues for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 fixtures.

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE™ 2024/25

The neutral venue of the League Stage (West) fixture between Esteghlal FC (IRN) and Pakhtakor (UZB), scheduled to take place on November 25, 2024, will be played at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 8pm.

Meanwhile, the League Stage (West) tie between Persepolis FC (IRN) and Al Shorta (IRQ), will be held at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 2, 2024, at 5pm.

AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

AFC and KELME extend multi-year partnership

Jinjiang: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global sports apparel brand, KELME, have announced the extension of their partnership, as well as an expansion to include more competitions between 2024-2029. The partnership will see KELME designated as the Official Global Supporter of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions within the contract period.

The AFC’s standing partnership with KELME from 2021-2024 included all major AFC national team competitions. The partnership saw KELME work with the AFC to deliver official apparel and accessories for key competitions such as the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2022 and 2024, and other youth competitions, as well as the delivery of the bespoke match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Spotlight on Elite Youth Scheme expansion at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Spotlight on Elite Youth Scheme expansion at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) strengthened its commitment to elevating elite youth football in Asia as experts from across the Continent convened for the second AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2024–2025 term on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place on the heels of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the meeting wrapped up a week of exchanging information and strategising future initiatives aimed at fostering football excellence across Asia.

AFC Elite Referee Instructors’ Certification concludes successfully

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

AFC Elite Referee Instructors’ Certification concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Elite Referee Instructors’ Certification 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 11 to 15, 2024.

Spanning five days, the course brought together 22 refereeing technical instructors from 15 Member Associations (MAs), as well as eight refereeing fitness instructors from six MAs who participated in multiple activities designed to enhance officiating standards across the Continent.

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking an end to three days of impactful knowledge exchange dedicated to raising the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from November 12 to 14, the conference brought together women’s national team coaches and technical staff to chart a sustainable path forward for the women’s game in Asia.

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) concluded on November 7 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking the programme's third visit to the West Asian city.

The six-day programme saw participants from the Bhutan Football Federation, Pakistan Football Federation, and The Football Association of Thailand engage in a rigorous learning experience under the guidance of experts from the HMS FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Kuala Lumpur: The dates and venues of the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament – the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ – were recommended on Tuesday at the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Scheduled to take place across three cities – Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast – the eagerly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

Asia’s best in youth development honoured at AFC Special Awards 2024

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Asia’s best in youth development honoured at AFC Special Awards 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Special Elite Youth Awards 2024 took place today, honouring the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations’ (MAs) efforts in nurturing the talent of the future stars of Asian football.

Taking place on the sidelines of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the 2024 edition of the awards saw Japan’s Nozomi Hiroyama and Miyo Okamoto recognised as the Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and (Female) respectively while the Prince Takamado U-15 Regional League won the Youth League of the Year title.