AFC President reinforces commitment to strengthen football in Guam

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

AFC President reinforces commitment to strengthen football in Guam

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the Guam Football Association (GFA) President Valentino San Gil in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.

Hailing the GFA’s efforts in establishing mutually beneficial outcomes with the local business community, Shaikh Salman praised the leadership of President Valentino San Gil in securing vital funding to drive youth and women’s football programmes aimed at enhancing the passion for the game across the Island.

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

Shaikh Salman reinforces strong ties with South Asian football family

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman reinforces strong ties with South Asian football family

Colombo: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded his visit to Colombo today, where he attended the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Extraordinary Congress for the first time and held several high-level discussions with key stakeholders of the South Asian football family.

The AFC President, who last visited the Sri Lankan capital nearly a year ago, thanked the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) and the SAFF for their warm hospitality, and reiterated the close ties between the Confederation and the Regional Association (RA).

AFC President extends condolences following Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

AFC President extends condolences following Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand yesterday. 

Shaikh Salman said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that has claimed many lives and caused widespread destruction in Myanmar and Thailand. On behalf of the Asian football family, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected by this disaster.