AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Bangkok: The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football.

Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “The unparalleled success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is our collective moment of pride, made possible only through an unwavering dedication to progressing Asian football to the next level through unity, solidarity and cooperation.

Focus shifts towards the 34th AFC Congress 2024

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Focus shifts towards the 34th AFC Congress 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will elect two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2023 to 2027 term when it convenes at the 34th AFC Congress on Thursday, May 16, in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Additionally, in a first for an AFC Congress, the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will present the AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards, with the recipients to be announced after the 4th AFC Executive Committee meeting, scheduled for May 15, 2024.

Preview - Semi-final: Japan v Korea Republic

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Preview - Semi-final: Japan v Korea Republic

Bali: Korea Republic are putting behind a rocky group stage campaign and stepping up their performance in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final tie against Japan on Thursday.

The 2009 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners waited until the 75th minute in their last match to qualify for the last four when they drew 1-1 with the Philippines, having bounced back from their opening day defeat to DPR Korea 7-0, before netting 12 unanswered goals against host Indonesia.

Preview - Semi-final: DPR Korea v China PR

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Preview - Semi-final: DPR Korea v China PR

Bali: Preparation is key for Song Sung Gwon as his DPR Korea side look to make their eighth consecutive final appearance when they take on China PR in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final on Thursday.

Though perfect in the group stage, the three-time champions of the AFC U-17 Women's Championship is taking nothing for granted and have done extensive work on their opponents with Song planning to nullify China PR’s best attacking avenues.