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Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards uplifting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised at the 35th AFC Congress 2025, which concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the outset, the AFC President conveyed the condolences of the Asian football family to the communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Palestine as well as those impacted in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake which has tragically claimed more than 3,000 lives.

Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Spotlight on the 35th AFC Congress 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 35th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress, which will return to the home of Asian football in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

To be held at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, the 35th AFC Congress will vote on the Audited Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for the year 2024, which saw the AFC deliver a historic 16 competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, and usher a new dawn with the commencement of its revamped club competitions.

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the agenda of the 35th AFC Congress, which will be held on 12 April, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The agenda of the 35th AFC Congress can be accessed here

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/photo/34th_afc_congress_2024.html

AFC Congress elects two new members to the AFC Executive Committee

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC Congress elects two new members to the AFC Executive Committee

Bangkok: The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress concluded on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand with the AFC’s Member Associations electing by acclamation two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2023 to 2027 term.

Ms. Mijgona Mahmadalieva from Tajikistan was elected as the Female AFC Executive Committee member for the Central Zone whilst Mr. Chung Mong Gyu from the Korea Republic was elected as an AFC Executive Committee for the East Zone.

New AFC club competition brands inspired by richness of Asian football

Thu, 16 May, 2024

New AFC club competition brands inspired by richness of Asian football

Bangkok: A significant milestone was marked on Thursday by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with the unveiling of the new look for its revamped club competitions, which will commence from the 2024/25 season.

Taking place at a prestigious ceremony following the conclusion of the 34th AFC Congress 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, a suite of dynamic brands was presented for each of the four new competitions: the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite), AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL), AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge LeagueTM (ACGL).

AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA

Bangkok: The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress underlined its resounding support for the Palestine Football Association (PFA) here in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.

With the AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the PFA, the 47-member Congress fully backed the PFA’s legitimate proposal to seek a swift and effective resolution, in line with the regulations and statutes of the AFC and FIFA, to the ongoing systematic violations of FIFA’s and AFC’s statutory objectives, and the horrendous loss of innocent lives in the ongoing war on Gaza that continues to dominate global headlines.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/video/introducing_the_new_afc_club_competitions_1.html

AFC Congress pays tribute to luminaries of Asian football

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC Congress pays tribute to luminaries of Asian football

Dr. Veronica Chan Yiu Kam, Zaw Zaw and Lim Kia Tong (posthumous) are the inaugural AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Award recipients

Bangkok; The AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards were presented today at a special ceremony during the 34th AFC Congress, reinforcing the Confederation’s commitment to recognise and honour those who have made transformative contributions to Asian football and, in the process, left a positive imprint on wider society.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/video/afc_distinguished_service_and_lifetime_achievement_awards.html

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Bangkok: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Bangkok: The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football.

Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “The unparalleled success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is our collective moment of pride, made possible only through an unwavering dedication to progressing Asian football to the next level through unity, solidarity and cooperation.