AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network expanded by AFC Medical Committee
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the optimum level of medical care for Asian players was further emphasised today after the AFC Medical Committee approved the recognition of two new healthcare providers as part of the prestigious AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network at its second meeting held virtually.
Shaikh Salman lauds DPR Korea on sealing second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ crown
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has hailed DPR Korea for securing their second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ title after defeating Japan 2-1 in a captivating final at the JAR Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Saturday.
Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women’s Asian Cup™
Tashkent: Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been recommended as the Host Associations of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively by the AFC Women’s Football Committee today at its second meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. While certain formalities of the bidding process are in the midst of being finalised, the Committee has mandated the AFC Administration to confirm the award of the Hosting Rights once all requirements are met.
Record-equalling 41 MAs set to celebrate 10th AFC Women’s Football Day
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) will celebrate the milestone 10th edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day today to promote and honour the progress of women’s football in Asia.
Kuala Lumpur: Eight teams will kick off their quest to be crowned the Continent’s best when the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 gets underway this weekend.
#U17WAC draw to reveal thrilling Indonesia 2024 showdowns
Kuala Lumpur: The stage will be set for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Thursday, March 7 at 3pm when the official Final Draw ceremony takes place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.
First-ever AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit to further elevate impact of community programmes
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit as part of its long-standing commitment to bring about beneficial change by harnessing the power of football.
AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the final list of candidates who will stand for election to the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024.
Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Asia’s beach soccer contenders
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s representatives – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and hosts United Arab Emirates – at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup as the Continent prepares to stage the competition for only the second time in history from February 15 to 25, 2024.
Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Dr. Nozomu Ohata
Kuala Lumpur: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the family and loved ones of former AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Professor Dr. Nozomu Ohata, as well as to the Japan Football Association (JFA). Dr. Ohata passed away last week at the age of 94.
Ma Ning to referee AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final
Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Ma Ning from China PR will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final on Saturday, which will be staged at the iconic Lusail Stadium.
