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.

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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).