AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

AFC Awards Bangkok 2026 nominees announced

Kuala Lumpur: A glittering list of nominees was revealed today by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which is slated to take place on November 19 (Thursday).

The 30th edition of the star-studded ceremony will be staged in Thailand for a second time since its capital city first played host in 2017, with the intricate Aksra Theatre King Power to serve as the venue once again.

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Al Dawsari and Takahashi crowned Asia’s finest at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian maestro Salem Al Dawsari was named the AFC Player of the Year and Japan star Hana Takahashi claimed the AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour on Thursday night at the dazzling AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The pair took home the ultimate accolade of being Asia’s finest at the 29th edition of the gala, which also crowned winners from across 18 other categories on a memorable occasion at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

AFC MAs’ giant strides in grassroots growth commended

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

AFC MAs’ giant strides in grassroots growth commended

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) were celebrated today for their unwavering dedication towards delivering the Confederation’s Vision of confirming football as the Continent's most popular sport at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The dazzling ceremony at the King Fahad Cultural Center highlighted the exceptional and tireless endeavours of the AFC’s MAs in developing a lifelong passion for the beautiful game through the creation of innovative, safe and engaging initiatives and platforms.

AFC celebrates exemplary MAs and RAs

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

AFC celebrates exemplary MAs and RAs

Riyadh: The steadfast resolve of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to enhance football at all levels was commemorated on Thursday evening at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation was recognised as the AFC Member Association of the Year in the Platinum category. The Football Association of Thailand received the Diamond accolade for the second year in a row, while The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited was conferred the Gold award, with the Lao Football Federation retaining its Ruby status.

Prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia awarded to HKFA Honorary President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia awarded to HKFA Honorary President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting

Riyadh: Asian football's highest individual accolade – the AFC Diamond of Asia – has been awarded today to The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA) Honorary President Timothy Fok Tsun Ting in recognition of his cherished contributions towards the Asian game and global sport at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM in Saudi Arabia.

Having served the Continent with distinction, Honorary President Timothy Fok stands unrivalled amongst a unique pool of Asian visionaries whose experience in the game spans more than five decades, having first been appointed as HKFA Council Member in 1973.

Dazzling new trophy, medal designs to debut at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Dazzling new trophy, medal designs to debut at AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM

Kuala Lumpur: Accolade recipients at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM can look forward to taking home sparkling new trophies, with the introduction of revamped designs for the most prestigious night on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s annual calendar.

To be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the glittering gala on Thursday (October 16) will feature a dazzling update of the prizes that will be presented to each of the winners across 20 award categories.