Two new development programmes launched to strengthen AFC MAs

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Two new development programmes launched to strengthen AFC MAs

Dushanbe: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today announced two new development programmes, which are tailormade and aimed at further strengthening the capacity of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) in growing the game more systematically across the Continent.

Chairing the 10th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the first-ever to be held in the Central Asian nation, the AFC President commenced the proceedings by extending his gratitude to the Tajikistan Football Federation for their warm welcome and hospitality.

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Shaikh Salman meets with TFF President

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Shaikh Salman meets with TFF President

Dushanbe: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) President Rustam Emomali on Friday during his visit to Tajikistan.

Shaikh Salman expressed his gratitude to the TFF for hosting the 10th AFC Executive Committee meeting, which takes place on May 7, 2022 - the first time ever it will be held in the Central Asian nation.

Winning starts for Vietnam, Philippines in men's football

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Winning starts for Vietnam, Philippines in men's football

Hanoi: Vietnam and the Philippines were at their best as they kicked off their SEA Games 2021 Hanoi Group A men's football campaigns with emphatic wins on Friday.

Vietnam, the defending champions, defeated Indonesia 3-0 with the Philippines having opened their campaign earlier on Friday with a 4-0 win over Timor-Leste.

AFC Champions League™ 2022: Milestones and Numbers

Thu, 05 May, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022: Milestones and Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: With 114 matches taking place in a little over three weeks in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage there is plenty to reflect upon as Asia’s premier club competition takes a break before the knockout rounds are held later this year and early 2023.

Familiar faces returned to continue their hot streaks in the AFC Champions League, while a number of sides broke new ground for their countries in the tournament. We highlight some of the most notable achievements from another enthralling group stage campaign.

Sousa names training squad as Bahrain kick off preparations for Qualifiers

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Sousa names training squad as Bahrain kick off preparations for Qualifiers

Manama: Head coach Helio Sousa has called up 23 players as Bahrain enter their final phase of preparations for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers.

Bahrain's final phase of preparations starts with a training camp in Bangkok, Thailand on May 11-31.

Asia's finest learn Costa Rica 2022 opponents

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Asia's finest learn Costa Rica 2022 opponents

San Jose: Japan will open their defence of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ in Group D following the completion of the draw in San Jose on Thursday.

Japan, who won the title for the first time after a 3-1 win over Spain in the 2018 final, will have Netherlands, Ghana and three-time champions USA for company in Costa Rica 2022.