Enduring ties between the AFC and FAM underlined by AFC President

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Enduring ties between the AFC and FAM underlined by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the continued success and development of football in Malaysia during his meeting with newly elected Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) President Datuk Mohd Joehari Bin Mohd Ayub on Thursday.

The AFC President congratulated Datuk Mohd Joehari, who was also accompanied by his predecessor, FIFA Council member and AFC Finance Committee Chairperson Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hamidin Bin Haji Mohd Amin, on his successful election to the new role and applauded Malaysia’s strong start in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round after the Harimau Malaya secured a 2-0 victory over opponents Nepal in their Group F opener last month.

Shaikh Salman backs Timor-Leste efforts

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman backs Timor-Leste efforts

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today held his first meeting with Football Federation of Timor-Leste (FFTL) President Nilton Telmo Gusmão dos Santos.

Ahead of the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting, Shaikh Salman offered his heartfelt congratulations to the FFTL President on his recent election to the position earlier this January, which will see him serve for the remaining 2025/26 term.

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