Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today opened the AFC’s Second Youth Conference in Kuala Lumpur which was aimed at identifying trends in boys’ international youth football. The three-day conference is attended by more than 100 delegates from 43 of the AFC’s Member Associations, representing the best of youth football.
Shaikh Salman, addressing guests from FIFA, UEFA, CONCACAF, CAF and AFC Member Associations, said: “Youth football is the foundation on which the future of the game is built. Success at the senior level can only be achieved through a commitment towards creating sustainable and detailed pathways for tomorrow’s generation to flourish.
“As part of the AFC’s Vision and Mission, technical development is an essential focus area for the AFC to raise the quality of football for all our Member Associations. Across the globe, youth development is evolving quickly.
“Therefore, it is essential for Asia to examine our approach to ensure our players are progressing in the best possible environment.”
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