AFC News

Coaches Circle Issue 13

Informative Note on Third-Party Influence in Football Organisations

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Video Match Officials Selection 2025

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Video Match Officials Selection 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment towards maintaining the highest officiating standards when it conducted the AFC Video Match Officials Selection in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur from January 20 to 24, 2025.

Spanning five days, the course was attended by a total of 34 participants, 17 of whom were recently added to the FIFA International List as Video Match Officials (VMOs).

AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Member Associations Anti-Doping Programme webinar on January 20, further underlining its determination to protect the integrity of the beautiful game and establish the highest standards of professionalism.

Attended by representatives from 40 Member Associations (MAs), the webinar primarily aimed to familiarise participants with the newly introduced AFC Anti-Doping Activities and Monitoring System, designed to streamline and standardise anti-doping practices across Asia.

AFC Referee Academy Batch 4 completes final advanced onsite module

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

AFC Referee Academy Batch 4 completes final advanced onsite module

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to producing world class match officials reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of the final advanced onsite module for Batch 4 of the AFC Referee Academy.

Taking place from January 13 to 17, the module engaged officials in a series of training sessions, both theoretical and physical, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to uphold the integrity of the beautiful game with utmost precision.

AFC Regional Associations Workshop sets the stage for stronger partnerships

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

AFC Regional Associations Workshop sets the stage for stronger partnerships

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Regional Associations Workshop 2025 from January 15 to 16 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further reaffirming its commitment towards maximising the potential of its Regional Associations (RAs) with tailored services.

Taking place for the first time since 2019, the two-day capacity building programme provided the participants with an ideal platform to exchange knowledge and collectively strategise ways to further elevate the standards of football governance on the Continent.

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 will be set on Thursday, January 23 when the Final Draw takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Following the conclusion of the Qualifiers last October, 42 teams were whittled down to 15 that will go into the hat for the draw alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, who will stage the tournament for a second time after first doing so in 1992.

Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolute commitment towards advancing the pivotal role of women in football was reinforced today with the launch of the AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP), a pioneering online initiative that focuses on the diverse roles women play in shaping the football industry both on and off the pitch.

The six-month programme will equip participants with fundamental knowledge and skills to help them understand the global football ecosystem, promote gender equity and inclusion as well as identify and overcome industry barriers through ethical, strategic and diplomatic practices.

Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ confirmed

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ – will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three cities – the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, marking the two-year countdown to the 19th edition of the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football tournament.

A total of five stadiums in Riyadh will host the Continent’s elite: the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, the King Saud University Stadium, Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena and the Al Shabab Stadium.

AFC renews partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

AFC renews partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today the renewal of its partnership with MATCH Hospitality Asia as the exclusive provider of the commercial hospitality programme for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will once again offer an opportunity for fans to enjoy an elevated match experience at Asia’s most prestigious men’s national team competition through MATCH Hospitality’s multi-tiered hospitality programme across Saudi Arabia.

Contenders ready for battle at #WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Contenders ready for battle at #WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to reach the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 kicks off this Saturday, January 11 when the Qualifiers get underway.

Nine berths at the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s futsal national team tournament are on offer for the 18-strong cast, who have been split into four groups – two group of five teams and two groups of four.

#AWCL draw to set up Knockout Stage battles

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

#AWCL draw to set up Knockout Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ season will mark another milestone on Wednesday, January 8 when the official draw ceremony for the Knockout Stage takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams are still standing in the 2024/25 campaign, which kicked off last August with the Preliminary Stage and subsequently concluded the Group Stage in October.