Oman FA’s efforts to raise football standards lauded by Shaikh Salman

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Oman FA’s efforts to raise football standards lauded by Shaikh Salman

Muscat: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held several high-level discussions with the Oman leadership during his visit to the Sultanate, which concluded on Tuesday.

Shaikh Salman, who congratulated OFA President Al-Sayyid Sulaiman on being successfully elected as Chairman of the OFA Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term in June this year, praised the Sultanate’s whole-of-government approach towards driving football development, underlined by the consistent form of its teams and players on the Continental stage.

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Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Kuala Lumpur: With three former Asian world champions—including the current title-holders—set to compete for glory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has outlined his confidence in Asia’s rising stars to create more history in Rabat.

Scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8, the global showpiece enters a new era with an expanded 24-team format for the first time with DPR Korea looking to clinch a record-extending fourth title, and Japan and Korea Republic eyeing a second crown whilst China PR aim to create history with their first.

AFC President extends condolences following Philippines earthquake

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

AFC President extends condolences following Philippines earthquake

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the central Philippines late Tuesday.

Shaikh Salman said: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that has claimed so many lives and caused injuries in Cebu. On behalf of the entire Asian football family, I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected.

Shaikh Salman reinforces confidence in Asian contenders

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Shaikh Salman reinforces confidence in Asian contenders

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined his faith in Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Korea Republic to shine as the attention shifts towards the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, which kicks off on Saturday.

The four AFC representatives will aim to surpass the Continent’s best second-place performances in 1981 (Qatar), 1999 (Japan) and 2019 (Korea Republic) at the global youth showpiece, which has paved the way for some of Asia’s finest talents to break through, including reigning AFC Player of the Year Akram Afif and 2019 Golden Ball winner Lee Kang-in.

AFC President congratulates SAFF on completion of historic football heritage project

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

AFC President congratulates SAFF on completion of historic football heritage project

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) on the successful completion of its landmark Saudi Football History Project, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s rich football legacy.

Launched more than a year ago, the project was designed to safeguard the history of Saudi football by documenting the achievements of national teams, clubs, referees, officials, and milestone events hosted in the Kingdom. The comprehensive study was guided by a transparent and scientific methodology, under the leadership of the SAFF General Assembly and supported by a dedicated task force of Saudi historians alongside international experts.

Shaikh Salman mourns tragic deaths of Palestinian players

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Shaikh Salman mourns tragic deaths of Palestinian players

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his deepest condolences on the tragic deaths of Palestinian footballers Sulaiman Al Obaid, Mahmoud Rafi Shahin, Moaz Al Hawajri and Nasrallah Al Maqataah in the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza.

Sulaiman Al Obaid, a former Palestinian international forward and Khadamat Al Shate’ Club player, earned 24 caps for his country and scored over 100 goals at club level. He was widely respected for his skill, leadership, and dedication to the game. Mahmoud Rafi Shahin (Al Tuffah Club), Moaz Al Hawajri (Al Nuseirat Services Club), and Nasrallah Al Maqataah (Ittihad Deir Al Balah Club) were also recognised for their contributions to Palestinian football and represented their teams with distinction.