Asia’s best in youth development honoured at AFC Special Awards 2024

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Asia’s best in youth development honoured at AFC Special Awards 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Special Elite Youth Awards 2024 took place today, honouring the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations’ (MAs) efforts in nurturing the talent of the future stars of Asian football.

Taking place on the sidelines of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the 2024 edition of the awards saw Japan’s Nozomi Hiroyama and Miyo Okamoto recognised as the Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and (Female) respectively while the Prince Takamado U-15 Regional League won the Youth League of the Year title.

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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.

AFC Women’s Football Conference kicks off with 2024 Special Awards

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference kicks off with 2024 Special Awards

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked the return of the landmark AFC Women’s Football Conference after a hiatus of five years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Last held in 2019, the conference commenced with the annual AFC Special Grassroots Awards and AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards, honouring the relentless efforts of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) in nurturing the future generations of Asian football.