AFC Social Responsibility Committee empowers more Asian communities through football

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

AFC Social Responsibility Committee empowers more Asian communities through football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to leveraging the power of the beautiful game to champion social development was further reinforced today after the AFC Social Responsibility Committee for the 2023 to 2027 term approved seven new programmes at its first meeting held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Zaw Zaw, the Committee endorsed meaningful and transformative initiatives from six Member Associations (MAs) and one Regional Association (RA), namely Football Australia, the Bangladesh Football Federation, the Bhutan Football Federation, the Guam Football Association (GFA), the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) as well as the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). 

Ventforet legend Yamamoto ready to cherish AFC Champions League™ experience

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Ventforet legend Yamamoto ready to cherish AFC Champions League™ experience

Yamanashi: At the age of 43, most players have long since hung up their boots, but for Ventforet Kofu’s Hideomi Yamamoto, the story couldn’t be much different as he gets set to embark on his – and his club’s – maiden AFC Champions League™ campaign and to continue what has been a remarkable run over the past year and a half. 

The J2 League side created history last year when they overcame five J1 League sides, culminating in a penalty shootout victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the final, to lift the 2022 Emperor’s Cup. 

#AFCCup - The Legends

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

#AFCCup - The Legends

Riyadh: As the AFC Cup™ 2023-24 kick-off approaches, the competition promises one last hurrah delivering some exciting action across the continent and introducing Asian football fans to new stars of the game.

Ahead of the final edition of the competition before the switch to the new three-competition system starting from 2024/25, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the legendary names that graced the AFC Cup over the years.

Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Kuala Lumpur: Japan were at their best in a 4-2 win over Turkey in an international friendly on Tuesday while Korea Republic edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 as Jurgen Klinsmann notched his first win as head coach of the East Asian side.

The United Arab Emirates defeated Costa Rica 4-1, Islamic Republic of Iran impressed in a 4-0 victory over Angola while Qatar were again denied a win, with their tie against Russia ending 1-1 no thanks to a 90th minute equaliser.

A host of other Asian teams were in action as they continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Zaw Zaw drives social responsibility through football in Myanmar

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Zaw Zaw drives social responsibility through football in Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur: When the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) established the AFC Dream Asia Foundation in 2017, it was driven by the ambition of harnessing the unparalleled power of football to uplift the most vulnerable communities across Asia, aptly under the theme of “Football Cares”.

Since then, the world has been faced with dark times and Asia has been no exception. 
 
The challenges have been numerous - from floods and droughts to a deadly global pandemic. However, the gravity of such crises has been more than matched by the resolute dedication of our many heroes and heroines from all walks of life, who have risen to meet the challenges.