AFC President's message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

Fri, 22 May, 2026

AFC President's message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

Tomorrow, we will mark the 13th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day, and once again, I am filled with gratitude towards our Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) for the incredible commitment they have demonstrated in expanding the reach of football across the length and breadth of Asia.

Time and again, this annual celebration has reminded us that the true spirit of the beautiful game lies not only in its elite competitions, but also in the countless communities where it is played, shared and passed on every day.

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Bangladesh welcomed as latest silver member under AFC Grassroots Charter

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Bangladesh welcomed as latest silver member under AFC Grassroots Charter

Dhaka: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as the latest silver level member under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

First bestowed with a bronze membership in 2021, the AFC grassroots panel members paid a visit to the BFF headquarters in March and were pleased to see the remarkable strides made in recent years, meriting an upgrade to silver level recognition.

AFC charts grassroots development direction for 2026/27 term

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

AFC charts grassroots development direction for 2026/27 term

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the beautiful game remains the number one sport across the Continent was reinforced today during the first AFC Grassroots Panel meeting for the 2026–2027 term.

Attended by 17 members, the virtual event laid out the pathways and priorities for the new cycle as part of the AFC’s ongoing mission to establish a firm foundation for the game throughout the Continent in collaboration with its Member Associations (MAs).

HKFA Football Care Programme unites communities in Hong Kong, China

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

HKFA Football Care Programme unites communities in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA)’s efforts to expand the reach of grassroots football gathered momentum in 2025, as the HKFA Football Care Programme, which commenced in 2024, continued to deliver meaningful impact across the community.

The programme has played a pivotal role in fostering a culture that reflects the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s philosophy of the beautiful game belonging to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Syrian FA as latest silver member

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Syrian FA as latest silver member

Damascus: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Syrian Football Association (SFA) as the latest silver level member under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

First endorsed with a bronze membership in 2021, the AFC grassroots panel bestowed the silver membership following a virtual assessment which reflected the SFA’s sustained commitment to elevating grassroots football across the nation.

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Tajikistan FF as latest gold level member

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Tajikistan FF as latest gold level member

Dushanbe: The Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) became the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Association to be recognised with a Gold level endorsement under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

Following a visit to the TFF headquarters in Dushanbe, the AFC Grassroots Panel members were pleased to observe nationwide initiatives that have collectively elevated grassroots football across the country.