AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit to raise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel meeting took place on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The meeting, conducted shortly after the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting, saw experts from across Asia convene to strategise on ways to assist MAs in enhancing their existing coach education programmes.

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Commitment to grow passion for football reaffirmed at AFC Grassroots Panel meeting

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Commitment to grow passion for football reaffirmed at AFC Grassroots Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its determination to confirm football as the Continent’s most popular sport at the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting 2024 which concluded earlier today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place at the InterContinental Hotel in the Malaysian capital city ahead of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, which commences tomorrow, the panel meeting underscored the AFC’s ambition to expand the reach of the beautiful game to as many people as possible, regardless of their social or physical disadvantages.

Participants gain fresh insights at AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Tutors Course 2024

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Participants gain fresh insights at AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Tutors Course 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination to make football the number one sport on the Continent reached another milestone with the return of the AFC Goalkeeping Tutors' Course, which concluded on Friday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

Taking place from November 5 to 8, the programme saw goalkeeping tutors and coaches from AFC Member Associations come together to exchange ideas on the training methodologies of goalkeeping coaches.

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course offers new opportunities for elite female coaches

Chiba: The pilot edition of the AFC-JFA Pro-Diploma Course for Elite Female Coaches kicked off on October 18, 2024, in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, marking a new chapter in the development of women’s coaching talent in Asia.

A collaboration between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

Kevin Muscat headlines AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Kevin Muscat headlines AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hosted the AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024 on Tuesday, focusing on the opportunities and challenges faced by elite coaches in Asia.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by almost 100 coach educators and technical staff from 39 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation, the key highlight of the virtual programme was a pre-recorded conversation with Kevin Muscat, Head Coach of Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port.

Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024 took place virtually on Wednesday, setting the stage for the new era of AFC club competitions that kick off in two weeks’ time.

Featuring a stellar cast that included former Yokohama F. Marinos and current Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou, Hernán Crespo, head coach of reigning AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ain FC, and Spain’s Rafa Benítez, who guided Liverpool to victory in the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League, the forum provided coaches from Asian clubs with the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned figures in global football, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of its teams.