REFEREES INTRODUCTION

The role of the AFC Referee Department is to manage and administer all refereeing matters in Asia with the cooperation the Member Associations, the Confederations, FIFA, and all other stakeholders.

The AFC Referees Department’s vision is to:

1. Increase AFC Match Officials’ representation on the international stage
2. Professional refereeing development in AFC Member Associations

The department intends to achieve these goals using the following missions:

1. Provide tailor-made support for AFC match officials to reach the highest level
2. Develop future AFC match officials to be prepared for the highest international stage
3. Develop refereeing educators to be able to effectively coach AFC match officials
4. Work with Member Associations to establish strong refereeing administration
5. Promote AFC refereeing fraternity to provide the general public with a better understanding of refereeing