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.

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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.

Turkmenistan’s efforts to raise football standards hailed by AFC President

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Turkmenistan’s efforts to raise football standards hailed by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held a positive and productive bilateral meeting with Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) President Guvanchmuhammet Ovekov in the Malaysian capital on Friday.

Shaikh Salman congratulated the FFT President on the unanimous mandate that he received last November and noted that his extensive experience, both as a former player and a coach, places him in an exceptional position to usher in greater success for Turkmen football in the coming years.

Shaikh Salman lauds Lebanese FA’s commitment

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman lauds Lebanese FA’s commitment

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, met with Lebanese Football Association (LFA) President Hachem Haidar in the Malaysian capital on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress to discuss the advancement of the beautiful game in the West Asian country.

The AFC President, who last visited Lebanon in May 2023, commenced the meeting by paying tribute to the LFA President for his commitment and attributed the Association’s stability and growth to his long-standing stewardship.

Korea FA’s impact praised by Shaikh Salman

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Korea FA’s impact praised by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today concluded a productive meeting with Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong Gyu in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Shaikh Salman congratulated KFA President Chung Mong Gyu after the latter was re-elected to the esteemed position for the fourth time in February this year, hailing the important role played by the KFA not only in developing football domestically, but also in raising the game throughout the Continent thanks to the nation’s continued success internationally.

Kuwait football success earns plaudits from AFC President

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Kuwait football success earns plaudits from AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held a productive meeting today morning with Kuwait Football Association (KFA) President H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Yousef Soud Al-Sabah, following the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in the Malaysian capital.

Shaikh Salman congratulated President Al-Sabah on taking up the role for a fourth term in November 2024 and noted the shared commitment of both the AFC and KFA to advancing football in the West Asian nation.