AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today approved a new development programme, which has been specially designed to systematically strengthen the football infrastructure of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) across the Continent.

Led by Deputy Chairperson Valentino San Gil, the Committee, which concluded its third meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unanimously approved the landmark AFC Equal Pitch Programme and Policy, which aims to not only enhance the development of football infrastructure in Asia but also foster the growth of grassroots and community-level football.

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AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Kuala Lumpur: The most prestigious night on the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will take centrestage on Thursday (October 16) in the vibrant capital city of Riyadh.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM will celebrate the cream of the crop in Asia in a star-studded gala that will take place at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

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.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: Asia’s best eye ultimate honour

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: Asia’s best eye ultimate honour

Kuala Lumpur: Six of the Continent’s finest players will hope to walk away with the most prestigious accolade of the night on Thursday (October 16) at the highly-anticipated AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.

The trio of Arif Aiman Hanapi, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari are vying for the AFC Player of the Year, while Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang and Hana Takahashi will hope to claim the AFC Women’s Player of the Year prize.

 

Having starred on a consistent basis for both club and country between June 2024 and July 2025, each of the contenders have showcased the top-class abilities of Asian players to the world to earn their nominations for the ultimate honour at the 29th edition of the AFC Awards.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

  • Arif Aiman, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari up for AFC Player of the Year
  • Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang, Hana Takahashi to vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on October 16.
 
Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the gala ceremony will be staged at the magnificent King Fahad Cultural Center and recognise the Continent’s finest across a total of 20 award categories.

Record performing AFC digital assets lauded by AFC Media & Communications Committee

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Record performing AFC digital assets lauded by AFC Media & Communications Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment toward strengthening its narrative-building capabilities and connection with audiences across the globe was reaffirmed today by the AFC Media & Communications Committee at its third meeting held virtually.

Leading the meeting, Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar praised the record engagement numbers achieved in the milestone and revamped 2024/25 club season, which further reinforced the Confederation’s Vision and Mission of confirming football as Asia’s number one sport.

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Marketing Committee hailed the impact of the extensive rebranding exercises undertaken in the past year, which include the launch of new logos and identities of its revamped club competitions as well as the Confederation’s overarching corporate brand.

Leading the Committee’s third meeting held virtually earlier today, Deputy Chairperson Abdullah Nasser Aljneibi was pleased to note the transformative impact of the new identities in establishing a more modern, sophisticated and refined presence whilst also strengthening the AFC’s connection with its valued stakeholders and the larger football community.

AFC Women’s Football Committee confident #WAC2026 will be catalyst for future growth

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

AFC Women’s Football Committee confident #WAC2026 will be catalyst for future growth

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee today reinforced its belief in Football Australia and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to stage the most successful edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in history.

Leading its fourth meeting on the eve of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw in Sydney, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany emphasised the Committee’s conviction in the potential of the 21st edition of Asia’s flagship women’s national team competition to serve as a catalyst in unlocking the promise of the women’s game across the Continent.

Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The breakthrough impact of the 8th AFC Medical Conference, which concluded on Friday, was praised by the AFC Medical Committee at its fourth meeting held in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh commenced proceedings by hailing the 8th AFC Medical Conference as the most insightful edition to date, emphasising its pivotal role in strengthening the sports science and medicine capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

Breakthrough programmes for match officials lauded by AFC Referees Committee

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Breakthrough programmes for match officials lauded by AFC Referees Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referees Committee’s commitment to produce world-class match officials capable of gracing the world’s biggest stages was further reinforced today at its third meeting held virtually.

Chairperson Hany Taleb B S Al-Raeesi led the Committee in commending the numerous innovative programmes introduced and implemented throughout the years – all with the aim to educate, train and enhance the capabilities and skillsets of the Continent’s match officials, so many of whom have been entrusted in record numbers to oversee some of the most high-profile matches in world football.

AFC Technical Committee approves key decisions to uplift standards of Asian football

Tue, 27 May, 2025

AFC Technical Committee approves key decisions to uplift standards of Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Technical Committee reinforced its focus towards further elevating the technical foundations of Asian football by approving a host of key strategic decisions at its third meeting held virtually today.

Led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, the Committee took the opportunity to congratulate the winners of the recently concluded Continental deciders, which include the newly crowned champions of the revamped men’s club competitions as well as the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™.