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AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking an end to three days of impactful knowledge exchange dedicated to raising the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from November 12 to 14, the conference brought together women’s national team coaches and technical staff to chart a sustainable path forward for the women’s game in Asia.

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) concluded on November 7 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking the programme's third visit to the West Asian city.

The six-day programme saw participants from the Bhutan Football Federation, Pakistan Football Federation, and The Football Association of Thailand engage in a rigorous learning experience under the guidance of experts from the HMS FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Dates and venues of AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ recommended

Kuala Lumpur: The dates and venues of the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament – the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ – were recommended on Tuesday at the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Scheduled to take place across three cities – Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast – the eagerly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be held from March 1 to 21, 2026.

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.

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.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit to raise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined when the AFC Coach Education Panel meeting took place on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The meeting, conducted shortly after the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting, saw experts from across Asia convene to strategise on ways to assist MAs in enhancing their existing coach education programmes.

Commitment to grow passion for football reaffirmed at AFC Grassroots Panel meeting

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Commitment to grow passion for football reaffirmed at AFC Grassroots Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its determination to confirm football as the Continent’s most popular sport at the AFC Grassroots Panel meeting 2024 which concluded earlier today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place at the InterContinental Hotel in the Malaysian capital city ahead of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, which commences tomorrow, the panel meeting underscored the AFC’s ambition to expand the reach of the beautiful game to as many people as possible, regardless of their social or physical disadvantages.

Indonesia to host AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2026

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Indonesia to host AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today several key updates to the 2026 editions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ and the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™.

The Football Association of Indonesia has been confirmed as the Host Association of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ in 2026 after the AFC Executive Committee ratified the AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee’s recommendation on November 8, 2024.

Participants gain fresh insights at AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Tutors Course 2024

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Participants gain fresh insights at AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Tutors Course 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination to make football the number one sport on the Continent reached another milestone with the return of the AFC Goalkeeping Tutors' Course, which concluded on Friday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

Taking place from November 5 to 8, the programme saw goalkeeping tutors and coaches from AFC Member Associations come together to exchange ideas on the training methodologies of goalkeeping coaches.

Mongolian FF receives AFC Grassroots Charter Silver membership

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Mongolian FF receives AFC Grassroots Charter Silver membership

Ulaanbaatar: The Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) became the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Association (MA) to be endorsed with a silver-level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

Following a visit to the MFF headquarters in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, the AFC Grassroots panel members were presented with an overview of a wide range of activities undertaken by the MFF to grow grassroots football in the East Asian nation.

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.

AFC signs MoU with Asian International Arbitration Centre

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

AFC signs MoU with Asian International Arbitration Centre

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Asian International Arbitration Centre’s (“AIAC”) shared commitment to serve the best interests of the legal and sports community in Malaysia and Asia, was further reinforced today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The MoU will pave the way for both organisations to establish and foster greater cooperation as well as expand the opportunities for knowledge exchange on sports law and alternative dispute resolution matters.