JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: Recognising the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s outstanding efforts to elevate grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the association’s Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

First awarded the gold level membership in 2018, the JFA has since remained a benchmark for enhancing the standards of the grassroots game in Asia.

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Leveraging unified structures, data collection to spur grassroots development

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Leveraging unified structures, data collection to spur grassroots development

Kuala Lumpur: Mass participation is one of the key tenets of grassroots football and Member Associations (MAs) from across Asia were able to glean insights into fostering it on Thursday afternoon during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Online Session 2024.

Attended by 92 participants from 36 MAs, the 90-minute gathering reinforced the importance of allowing everybody the opportunity to play – one of the key principles of the AFC Grassroots Philosophy – via presentations on two different strategies to do so.

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 3

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 3

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.

With as many as 45,000 participants from 43 MAs commemorating the occasion, the 2024 edition of the annual event was marked by the highest participation rate since the relaxation of COVID-19 related constraints.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the third and final part of a series that highlights all the celebrations that took place across the Continent!

Experts discuss latest trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Experts discuss latest trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Coach Education Online Session on Tuesday, further underlining its unwavering determination to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs).

Following the AFC’s discussion with its sister Confederation UEFA last year to facilitate knowledge exchange programmes between coach educators and practising coaches, the virtual session featured a line-up of experts from UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB).

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment towards promoting and developing women’s football was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Women's Football Online Session 2024 on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session saw technical staff from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) come together to exchange learnings on the recently concluded AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, both of which returned after a hiatus of five years. 

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Singapore: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development programmes.