AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Candidates for election announced

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027): Candidates for election announced

In accordance with Article 32.1 of the AFC Statutes (Edition 2022), the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) were notified on August 15, 2022 that the election of members for the AFC Executive Committee (term 2023-2027) would be held at the 33rd AFC Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on February 1 and 2, 2023.

The MAs had until October 1, 2022 to submit the nomination of their candidates for election to the AFC Executive Committee, as per the requirements set out in the AFC Statutes (Edition 2022)  and the AFC Electoral Code (Edition 2022) for the following positions:

Q-final: IR Iran turn on the style against Vietnam

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Q-final: IR Iran turn on the style against Vietnam

Kuwait City: Islamic Republic of Iran edged closer to a record-extending 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title after an impressive 8-1 win over Vietnam in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

Iran, who scored their fourth consecutive victory en route to making the Kuwait 2022 semi-finals, will face Thailand - who defeated Tajikistan 3-2 - next. 

Preview - Inter-Zone Final: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS)

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Preview - Inter-Zone Final: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS)

Jizzakh: PFC Sogdiana and Kuala Lumpur City FC may be meeting for the first time but both head coaches will go into Wednesday's AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Final at the Sogdiana Sporting Complex fully aware of the strengths of each other’s sides.

The two sides are looking to cap off impressive debut AFC Cup campaigns by reaching the final, with the winners set to host the West Zone champions on October 22 in the AFC Cup Final.

AFC Development Committee underlines stronger support for MAs and RAs

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

AFC Development Committee underlines stronger support for MAs and RAs

Kuala Lumpur: The lasting and widespread impact of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s development programmes in strengthening its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised by the AFC Development Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually today.

Led by Chairperson Salem Said Salem Al Wahaibi, the Committee approved the proposal to introduce the new consolidated AFC Enhance Programme Regulations which will simplify the existing Regulations and Policies and establish a more transparent regulatory framework for all beneficiary MAs and RAs.

Updated: Stage set for young talents to shine at AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Updated: Stage set for young talents to shine at AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The final cast of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™ will be determined when Asia’s future stars showcase their talent at the Qualifiers which will kick off in ten centralised venues across the Continent on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Formerly known as the AFC U-16 Championship before the rebrand, the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ will mark the return of U17 competition in Asia following the last edition which was played in 2006. 

Inter-Zone Final: Players to Watch

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Inter-Zone Final: Players to Watch

Jizzakh: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone stage returns with the all-important final between PFC Sogdiana of Uzbekistan and Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC.

On Wednesday, new Inter-Zone champions will emerge with the winners of the match in Jizzakh also progressing to the AFC Cup 2022 final against the West Zone champions on October 22.

Ahead of the debutants squaring off for a place in the showpiece event, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the standout players who could have a big say in their team’s quest to success.