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Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Muscat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the Oman Football Association (OFA) as the eighth two-star member under the AFC Elite Youth Charter. The recognition makes the OFA the 24th Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the highly acclaimed charter.

With football being the most popular sport in the West Asian nation, the AFC youth panel assessors were impressed to witness a vibrant football culture, boasting a range of youth leagues and development programmes, supported by strong collaboration between the OFA and key stakeholders such as the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA), a platform dedicated towards providing children with an opportunity to compete against the best from across the country.

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Following a visit to the East Asian nation, the AFC Youth Panel assessors found the CFA to have established a sustainable development programme which is further strengthened by active support from the regional governments, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024 on Thursday, providing fresh insights on enhancing the transition of youth players from academy to professional football.

The session, under the theme - “Talent-to-Top Process” - was chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by approximately 100 participants from 41 Member Associations.

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the latest edition of the AFC Elite Youth Online Session, under the theme of “Excellence in Youth Football”.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the session was attended by nearly 100 coaches and technical staff from across Asia.

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.

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Based in Hanoi since 2017, the PVF Academy first received its three-star membership in September 2020 and under the visionary leadership of Technical Director Eric Abrams, has since established itself as one of the most reputed academies in Southeast Asia.

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Kuala Lumpur: Experts from across Asia gathered virtually to discuss ways to expand the reach of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 1st AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2024-2025 on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 15 panel members from 13 Member Associations (MAs).

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Kuala Lumpur: The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023.

Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned Japanese coaches Yoshiro Moriyama and Tomomi Miyamoto as Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and Youth Coach of the Year (Female) respectively.

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term.

The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will further improve talent identification structures and youth development standards across the Continent.

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed Football Australia as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed with a 3-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

The evaluation for the full membership status was conducted in August 2023 by AFC Youth Panel members as well as experts from the Confederation.

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Hong Kong, China: Kitchee Academy, in Hong Kong, China, received its two-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme in June 2023.

In 2021, Kitchee Academy received recognition as a one-star member and has since made remarkable strides towards its overall development.

3rd AFC Youth Panel focuses on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

3rd AFC Youth Panel focuses on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Kuala Lumpur: Experts from all over Asia convened virtually on Thursday to discuss ways of improving youth development structures on the Continent when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the 3rd AFC Youth Panel meeting.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, 12 participants from 11 Member Associations (MAs), including the likes of Korea Republic legend and Chairperson of the AFC Professional Football Task Force Park Ji-sung shared their knowledge on the best ways to enhance the transitional phase in youth football as talented youth players prepare to cross the threshold to find a place in senior teams.

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Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Muscat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the Oman Football Association (OFA) as the eighth two-star member under the AFC Elite Youth Charter. The recognition makes the OFA the 24th Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the highly acclaimed charter.

With football being the most popular sport in the West Asian nation, the AFC youth panel assessors were impressed to witness a vibrant football culture, boasting a range of youth leagues and development programmes, supported by strong collaboration between the OFA and key stakeholders such as the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA), a platform dedicated towards providing children with an opportunity to compete against the best from across the country.

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Following a visit to the East Asian nation, the AFC Youth Panel assessors found the CFA to have established a sustainable development programme which is further strengthened by active support from the regional governments, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024 on Thursday, providing fresh insights on enhancing the transition of youth players from academy to professional football.

The session, under the theme - “Talent-to-Top Process” - was chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by approximately 100 participants from 41 Member Associations.

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the latest edition of the AFC Elite Youth Online Session, under the theme of “Excellence in Youth Football”.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the session was attended by nearly 100 coaches and technical staff from across Asia.

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.

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Based in Hanoi since 2017, the PVF Academy first received its three-star membership in September 2020 and under the visionary leadership of Technical Director Eric Abrams, has since established itself as one of the most reputed academies in Southeast Asia.

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Kuala Lumpur: Experts from across Asia gathered virtually to discuss ways to expand the reach of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 1st AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2024-2025 on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 15 panel members from 13 Member Associations (MAs).

AFC Youth Conference spotlights development of Asia’s top talents

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

AFC Youth Conference spotlights development of Asia’s top talents

Kuala Lumpur: The 4th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Conference came to an end on Thursday following an enriching two-and-a-half day programme that had a laser-sharp focus on elite youth development in Asian football.

Four years on from the previous edition, the highly-anticipated event kicked off on Tuesday afternoon at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur and was attended by 90 delegates from across 39 Member Associations (MAs), which comprised Technical Directors, Heads of Youth Football and National Youth Team Head Coaches, among others. Members from the AFC Youth Panel and AFC Technical Study Group were also present.

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Kuala Lumpur: The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023.

Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned Japanese coaches Yoshiro Moriyama and Tomomi Miyamoto as Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and Youth Coach of the Year (Female) respectively.

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term.

The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will further improve talent identification structures and youth development standards across the Continent.

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed Football Australia as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed with a 3-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

The evaluation for the full membership status was conducted in August 2023 by AFC Youth Panel members as well as experts from the Confederation.

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Hong Kong, China: Kitchee Academy, in Hong Kong, China, received its two-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme in June 2023.

In 2021, Kitchee Academy received recognition as a one-star member and has since made remarkable strides towards its overall development.

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Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Muscat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the Oman Football Association (OFA) as the eighth two-star member under the AFC Elite Youth Charter. The recognition makes the OFA the 24th Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the highly acclaimed charter.

With football being the most popular sport in the West Asian nation, the AFC youth panel assessors were impressed to witness a vibrant football culture, boasting a range of youth leagues and development programmes, supported by strong collaboration between the OFA and key stakeholders such as the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA), a platform dedicated towards providing children with an opportunity to compete against the best from across the country.

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Following a visit to the East Asian nation, the AFC Youth Panel assessors found the CFA to have established a sustainable development programme which is further strengthened by active support from the regional governments, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

AFC Elite Youth Online Session shines the spotlight on talent management

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024 on Thursday, providing fresh insights on enhancing the transition of youth players from academy to professional football.

The session, under the theme - “Talent-to-Top Process” - was chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by approximately 100 participants from 41 Member Associations.

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Spotlight on excellence at AFC Elite Youth Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the latest edition of the AFC Elite Youth Online Session, under the theme of “Excellence in Youth Football”.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the session was attended by nearly 100 coaches and technical staff from across Asia.

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.

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Based in Hanoi since 2017, the PVF Academy first received its three-star membership in September 2020 and under the visionary leadership of Technical Director Eric Abrams, has since established itself as one of the most reputed academies in Southeast Asia.

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

AFC Youth Panel focuses on expansion of AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Kuala Lumpur: Experts from across Asia gathered virtually to discuss ways to expand the reach of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its 1st AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2024-2025 on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 15 panel members from 13 Member Associations (MAs).

AFC Youth Conference spotlights development of Asia’s top talents

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

AFC Youth Conference spotlights development of Asia’s top talents

Kuala Lumpur: The 4th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Conference came to an end on Thursday following an enriching two-and-a-half day programme that had a laser-sharp focus on elite youth development in Asian football.

Four years on from the previous edition, the highly-anticipated event kicked off on Tuesday afternoon at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur and was attended by 90 delegates from across 39 Member Associations (MAs), which comprised Technical Directors, Heads of Youth Football and National Youth Team Head Coaches, among others. Members from the AFC Youth Panel and AFC Technical Study Group were also present.

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development

Kuala Lumpur: The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023.

Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned Japanese coaches Yoshiro Moriyama and Tomomi Miyamoto as Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and Youth Coach of the Year (Female) respectively.

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term.

The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will further improve talent identification structures and youth development standards across the Continent.

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Football Australia reaches new milestone with AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed Football Australia as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed with a 3-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

The evaluation for the full membership status was conducted in August 2023 by AFC Youth Panel members as well as experts from the Confederation.

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Kitchee Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Hong Kong, China: Kitchee Academy, in Hong Kong, China, received its two-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme in June 2023.

In 2021, Kitchee Academy received recognition as a one-star member and has since made remarkable strides towards its overall development.