Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolute commitment towards advancing the pivotal role of women in football was reinforced today with the launch of the AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP), a pioneering online initiative that focuses on the diverse roles women play in shaping the football industry both on and off the pitch.

The six-month programme will equip participants with fundamental knowledge and skills to help them understand the global football ecosystem, promote gender equity and inclusion as well as identify and overcome industry barriers through ethical, strategic and diplomatic practices.

10th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme kicks off

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

10th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP) welcomed the first batch of 2025 on Thursday.

Taking place from January 2 - 28, the first instalment of the year will comprise representatives from the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) and the Oman Football Association (OFA), who will be assigned to the Confederation’s Member Association (MA) Division.

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership graduates poised to advance growth of Asian football

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership graduates poised to advance growth of Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The latest batch of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) participants took a giant step towards further uplifting Asian football when they graduated on Tuesday from the second edition of the Confederation’s landmark education-first initiative.

Now equipped with the requisite perspective, processes and tools that define exemplary leaders, these graduates will set their sights on using their new capabilities to complement their respective organisations’ drive to move world football forward.

Kluivert hopes to take Indonesia to World Cup

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Kluivert hopes to take Indonesia to World Cup

Jakarta: Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert on Sunday said he aims to take football-mad Indonesia to their first FIFA World Cup since independence, as he was officially unveiled as their new head coach.

The Dutchman replaces Korea Republic's Shin Tae-yong as head coach of the Southeast Asian team.

Vargas leaves Shanghai Port to join Al Fateh

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Vargas leaves Shanghai Port to join Al Fateh

Hong Kong: Former Argentina international Matias Vargas has left 2024 Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port to join Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh.

The 27-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Jose Gomes-coached outfit, ending a three-year spell in China PR that yielded back-to-back Chinese Super League titles in 2023 and 2024 as well as a Chinese FA Cup winners medal last season.

Dutch great Kluivert named head coach of Indonesia

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Dutch great Kluivert named head coach of Indonesia

Jakarta: Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia head coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first FIFA World Cup since independence.

The 48-year-old former striker inherits a side that is still within striking distance of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Southeast Asian side sitting third in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.