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.

ASEAN unity hailed by Shaikh Salman

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

ASEAN unity hailed by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President praised the efforts of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) leadership when he met with AFF President Major General Khiev Sameth and AFF General Secretary Winston Lee in the Malaysian capital on Friday.

The AFC President applauded the sense of unity and solidarity of the AFF family, attributing the Federation’s position as one of the leading Regional Associations (RAs) to the collective desire to achieve shared outcomes in uplifting the standards of the game.

Shaikh Salman emphasises AFC’s steadfast support for Palestine FA

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman emphasises AFC’s steadfast support for Palestine FA

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended the Confederation’s full support to the Palestine Football Association (PFA) when he met with PFA President General Jibril Alrjoub in the Malaysian capital today on the eve of the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting.

Shaikh Salman stressed that the entire Asian football family continues to stand in firm solidarity behind the PFA and expressed his desire to envision a future where the Association is able to exercise its right to grow and develop the sport.