Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards uplifting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised at the 35th AFC Congress 2025, which concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the outset, the AFC President conveyed the condolences of the Asian football family to the communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Palestine as well as those impacted in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake which has tragically claimed more than 3,000 lives.

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Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition.

Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress, Shaikh Salman lauded the highest ever number of EoIs received in modern history and attributed the exceptional reception to the growing prestige of Asia’s crown jewel.

Shaikh Salman reinforces belief in NMIFA to build brighter future

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman reinforces belief in NMIFA to build brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa lauded the dedication of Northern Mariana Islands Football Association (NMIFA) President Jerry Tan towards uplifting the standards of football when the pair met shortly after the 35th AFC Congress in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

The AFC President was notably impressed by the growing competitive spirit of the NMIFA’s national teams across the AFC and regional competitions.

Shaikh Salman holds productive meeting with Jordan FA

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman holds productive meeting with Jordan FA

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has lauded Jordan’s advancements in football development during his meeting with Jordan Football Association (JFA) President HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.

At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to JFA President HRH Prince Ali on the recent successes of the Jordanian men’s senior team that made waves at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, upstaging the likes of higher ranked sides Iraq and Korea Republic to reach the Continental Final for the first time.

Football’s rapid rise in Central Asia praised by Shaikh Salman

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Football’s rapid rise in Central Asia praised by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), underlined the importance of close partnerships and hailed the progress of football in Central Asia when he met with key leaders of the region in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

Amongst the senior leadership present at the meeting were Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) Senior Vice President Khurshed Mirzo, The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) Vice President Dastanbek Konokbaev and Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) Senior Vice President Ravshan Irmatov.

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.

AFC President reiterates Confederation’s support to FABD

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

AFC President reiterates Confederation’s support to FABD

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, held a constructive and meaningful dialogue with Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) Interim President Pg Haji Kamarunsalehin bin Pg Haji Kamis in the Malaysian capital on the eve of the 35th AFC Congress.

The AFC President commended the FABD for their dedication towards promoting the growth of the beautiful game and pledged the Confederation’s complete support for the Association’s initiatives within the Southeast Asian nation.

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.