Innovative digital initiatives poised to enhance AFC’s fan engagement

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Innovative digital initiatives poised to enhance AFC’s fan engagement

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today outlined its commitment to stay at the forefront of the digital media and communications realm during the first meeting of the AFC Media & Communications Committee for the 2023-2027 term.

Led by Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, the virtual meeting saw the Committee receiving updates on new fan engagement initiatives that aim to build upon the record-breaking numbers witnessed since October 2022.

AFC Member Associations & Regional Associations Presidents' and General Secretaries' Conference 2023 set to kick off

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

AFC Member Associations & Regional Associations Presidents' and General Secretaries' Conference 2023 set to kick off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will conduct the inaugural AFC Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2023, from October 7 to 8 in Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent.

With the preceding editions of the event exclusively attended by the General Secretaries of the AFC’s Members, the upcoming assembly will see the Presidents of the respective MAs and RAs participating for the first time, thereby marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts of the AFC and its MAs and RAs.

Urawa, Al Ittihad discover route to glory

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Urawa, Al Ittihad discover route to glory

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds could play European champions Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 following the official draw in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Urawa, who lifted the AFC Champions League™ title for the third time in 2022 will, however, first have to navigate past tournament debutants Club Leon of Mexico, the 2023 Concacaf Champions League winners in a second round clash.

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has been selected as the Host Association of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee for the 2023 to 2027 term at its first meeting held virtually today.

After carefully reviewing the Bidding Process and Evaluation, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, recommended FA Thailand as the host of the 17th edition of the competition for its stellar track record and ability to meet the best possible hosting conditions ahead of other commendable bids.

Busy international week for Asian sides

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Busy international week for Asian sides

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's national teams will be busy over the next few days as they finalise their preparations for two upcoming major assignments.

The first round of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is scheduled for October, with Round 2 to commence in November while the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicks off on January 12, 2024.