Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Video Match Officials Selection 2025

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Video Match Officials Selection 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment towards maintaining the highest officiating standards when it conducted the AFC Video Match Officials Selection in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur from January 20 to 24, 2025.

Spanning five days, the course was attended by a total of 34 participants, 17 of whom were recently added to the FIFA International List as Video Match Officials (VMOs).

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AFC Referee Academy Batch 4 completes final advanced onsite module

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

AFC Referee Academy Batch 4 completes final advanced onsite module

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to producing world class match officials reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of the final advanced onsite module for Batch 4 of the AFC Referee Academy.

Taking place from January 13 to 17, the module engaged officials in a series of training sessions, both theoretical and physical, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to uphold the integrity of the beautiful game with utmost precision.

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.

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today, unveiled the first episode of ‘Beyond the Field’, a documentary series offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the roles and responsibilities of match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Spanning five episodes, each focusing on a distinct aspect of refereeing at the continental showpiece, the documentary takes passionate fans of Asian football on a journey that provides a window into the mental and physical demands faced by match officials as they uphold the highest standards of officiating at the grandest edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Asian Referees mark debut on global stage

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Asian Referees mark debut on global stage

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to develop and produce world-class match officials was further strengthened with the appointment of six Asian referees and assistant referees at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

The eighth edition of the competition, taking place from October 16 to November 3, will witness all six officials take their places in history as they mark their debut on the global stage.

AFC Referee Academy conducts advanced onsite module for Batch 4

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

AFC Referee Academy conducts advanced onsite module for Batch 4

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s quest to raise officiating standards on the Continent reached yet another milestone when it conducted its penultimate advanced onsite module for Batch 4 of the acclaimed AFC Referees Academy from October 7 to 11, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The five-day programme saw 39 referees from across the AFC’s Member Associations engage in intensive training sessions, aimed at enhancing their decision-making capabilities as well as levels of physical fitness.