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17th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

17th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s acclaimed Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP) kicked off its 17th edition on Monday.

Launched in January 2024 on the heels of the AFC Internship Programme, the KSP aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skill set required to become the future leaders of Asian football.

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership graduates ready to impact Asian football

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership graduates ready to impact Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The groundbreaking Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) on Thursday celebrated its third batch of graduates, who are now poised to further advance Asian football and reach new heights of leadership excellence.

Aimed at moulding game-changing leaders of the Continental game, the six-month online programme welcomed decision-makers from AFC Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and diverse stakeholders as they look to leverage opportunities, improve efficiency and guide their organisations in realising their respective strategic objectives.

New AFC Club Management Programme to strengthen leadership capacity in Asian club football

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

New AFC Club Management Programme to strengthen leadership capacity in Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s continuous commitment to enrich the expertise of the Continent’s football leaders was further underlined with the unveiling of its latest education-based initiative – the AFC Club Management Programme (ACMP).

The 10-month, fully online offering, which comes under the AFC’s breakthrough Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE), ensures current and emerging leaders are well placed to seize opportunities and meet the challenges inherent in Asia’s rapidly changing club football environment.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 concludes with renewed drive for Asian football

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 concludes with renewed drive for Asian football

Riyadh: The AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 closed today in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with global football leaders and leading industry experts reaffirming their unwavering support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to further uplift the Asian game.

The Conference, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), featured its final cast of renowned speakers, who shared their knowledge and experience on key aspects of the game.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 focuses on growth of Asian game

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 focuses on growth of Asian game

Riyadh: The future of the beautiful game in the Continent was at the forefront of the AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 today in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The second day of the Conference, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and which concludes tomorrow, marked the third edition of the series that unites Presidents and General Secretaries to strengthen Asian football through enhanced knowledge, tools, and processes.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 assembles leading global experts

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 assembles leading global experts

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 commenced today in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by bringing together a distinguished line-up of football innovators and experts.

The third edition of the Conference, which closes on October 19, assembles the top executive figures from the AFC’s MAs and RAs with the aim of facilitating and ensuring the highest professional and governance standards.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation

Kuala Lumpur: The third edition of the landmark Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference will once again bring together influential football leaders and experts from the Continent and beyond.

To be held from October 17 to 19 in Riyadh as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stages the highly acclaimed event, the 2025 iteration will be headlined by speakers who are at the forefront of their respective fields.

AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates set to champion inclusivity

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates set to champion inclusivity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today celebrated its latest milestone in the pursuit of advancing women’s leadership in Asian football with the successful completion of the inaugural AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP).

Launched in April 2025 as part of the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE)’s ever-growing portfolio of educational initiatives, the first iteration of the AEWFP welcomed 47 participants who explored the diverse contributions and achievements of women in football, both on and off the pitch.

Hybrid ACFAM programme celebrates maiden graduates

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Hybrid ACFAM programme celebrates maiden graduates

Bishkek: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked another milestone from its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid programme with its latest graduating batch.

Launched in April 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, this iteration adopted a hybrid format for the first time and welcomed 30 participants, who have all successfully completed the six-month educational journey.

16th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme begins

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

16th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme begins

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme commenced today, marking yet another milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

The 16th iteration of the landmark initiative will feature a candidate from the Korea Football Association (KFA) who will spend approximately three weeks receiving hands-on training in the Confederation’s Competitions and Football Events Division (CFED).

15th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

15th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Kuala Lumpur: The latest instalment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Knowledge Sharing Programme commenced on Monday, further reinforcing the Confederation’s commitment to maximising the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

Taking place from July 14 to 30, the 15th edition of the landmark initiative features a candidate from the Jordan Football Association (JFA), who will be assigned to the AFC Competitions and Football Events Division (CFED).

Third batch of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership participants ready to make impact

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Third batch of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership participants ready to make impact

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today kicked off the introductory session of its acclaimed AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) initiative, now in its third edition, as it continues to hone the capabilities of Asia’s football decision-makers.

Held virtually from the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, it was attended by 30 participants from AFC Member Associations (MAs), a Regional Association (RA), diverse football stakeholders, as well as graduates of other programmes curated by the landmark AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).

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AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 concludes with renewed drive for Asian football

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 concludes with renewed drive for Asian football

Riyadh: The AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 closed today in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with global football leaders and leading industry experts reaffirming their unwavering support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to further uplift the Asian game.

The Conference, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), featured its final cast of renowned speakers, who shared their knowledge and experience on key aspects of the game.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 focuses on growth of Asian game

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 focuses on growth of Asian game

Riyadh: The future of the beautiful game in the Continent was at the forefront of the AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 today in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The second day of the Conference, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and which concludes tomorrow, marked the third edition of the series that unites Presidents and General Secretaries to strengthen Asian football through enhanced knowledge, tools, and processes.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 assembles leading global experts

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 assembles leading global experts

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 commenced today in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by bringing together a distinguished line-up of football innovators and experts.

The third edition of the Conference, which closes on October 19, assembles the top executive figures from the AFC’s MAs and RAs with the aim of facilitating and ensuring the highest professional and governance standards.

AFC expands ACFAM with hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

AFC expands ACFAM with hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the latest edition of its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) in a hybrid format in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic for the first time.

The programme will be attended by 32 participants representing the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and its stakeholders, including regional federations, leagues, and clubs.

Shaikh Salman reaffirms AFC’s support towards Chinese FA

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman reaffirms AFC’s support towards Chinese FA

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to discuss ways to strengthen the development of the game in the world’s second most populous nation.

Shaikh Salman praised President Song Kai for spearheading a period of revitalisation anchored in the cherished principles of transparency, greater professionalism and good governance.

AFC President commends FA Thailand’s steady rise

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

AFC President commends FA Thailand’s steady rise

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the leadership of The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam during their meeting in the Malaysian capital on Saturday. 

Shaikh Salman began the meeting by expressing his appreciation to FA Thailand for their spirit of partnership and consistently bringing their capabilities and expertise to bear through the hosting of several of the AFC’s competitions.

Shaikh Salman reinforces belief in NMIFA to build brighter future

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman reinforces belief in NMIFA to build brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa lauded the dedication of Northern Mariana Islands Football Association (NMIFA) President Jerry Tan towards uplifting the standards of football when the pair met shortly after the 35th AFC Congress in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

The AFC President was notably impressed by the growing competitive spirit of the NMIFA’s national teams across the AFC and regional competitions.

Shaikh Salman holds productive meeting with Jordan FA

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman holds productive meeting with Jordan FA

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has lauded Jordan’s advancements in football development during his meeting with Jordan Football Association (JFA) President HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.

At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to JFA President HRH Prince Ali on the recent successes of the Jordanian men’s senior team that made waves at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, upstaging the likes of higher ranked sides Iraq and Korea Republic to reach the Continental Final for the first time.

Football’s rapid rise in Central Asia praised by Shaikh Salman

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Football’s rapid rise in Central Asia praised by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), underlined the importance of close partnerships and hailed the progress of football in Central Asia when he met with key leaders of the region in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

Amongst the senior leadership present at the meeting were Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) Senior Vice President Khurshed Mirzo, The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) Vice President Dastanbek Konokbaev and Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) Senior Vice President Ravshan Irmatov.

Impact of AFC programmes in HKFA lauded by AFC President

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Impact of AFC programmes in HKFA lauded by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur:  Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA) Chairman Eric Fok Kai Shan, and hailed the HKFA’s commitment towards improving the football landscape in the region.

The AFC President received an overview of the HKFA’s key governance reforms over the past year and took the opportunity to extend his best wishes to HKFA Chairman Eric Fok, assuring him of the AFC’s support as he seeks to further enhance the standards of football administration and development within the Association.

AFC President reiterates Confederation’s support to FABD

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

AFC President reiterates Confederation’s support to FABD

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, held a constructive and meaningful dialogue with Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) Interim President Pg Haji Kamarunsalehin bin Pg Haji Kamis in the Malaysian capital on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress.

The AFC President commended the FABD for their dedication towards promoting the growth of the beautiful game and pledged the Confederation’s complete support for the Association’s initiatives within the Southeast Asian nation.

Shaikh Salman confident of more global success for Japan

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman confident of more global success for Japan

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa lauded the success of Japanese football during his meeting with Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto on Friday afternoon.

Taking place after the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the AFC President praised Japan's exceptional consistency in all aspects of football, which has continued under the visionary leadership of President Miyamoto since his election to the role in March 2024.

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