AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines vision for youth protection and community growth

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines vision for youth protection and community growth

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Social Responsibility Committee (SRC) charted a transformative course for global collaboration, transparency, and child and youth protection at its fourth meeting held virtually today, reinforced by the approval of a new initiative with the Dignity for Children Foundation.

Underlining the Committee’s commitment to purposeful action, the landmark “Football for Dignity” programme was formally approved to drive cross-community inclusion and education over the next three years (January 2027-December 2029).

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees approves milestone social responsibility programmes

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees approves milestone social responsibility programmes

Nagoya: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s Board of Trustees (BoT) reaffirmed its dedication to expanding the Confederation’s social development efforts after approving four landmark initiatives during its fifth meeting today in Nagoya, Japan.

Under the guidance of Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, the programmes will channel football infrastructure and funding directly into vulnerable communities. Two projects utilise the mandatory five percent (5%) social responsibility allocation from the AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™ prize funds earned by clubs in Japan and the United Arab Emirates, while the other two address urgent regional disaster recovery in Myanmar and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Hanoi recommended as host of the 9th AFC Medical Conference

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Hanoi recommended as host of the 9th AFC Medical Conference

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee today announced a series of landmark advancements for sports science in Asia during its sixth meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, including recommending the Vietnam Football Federation as the Host Association for the prestigious AFC Medical Conference in 2027 alongside the implementation of new safety heading protocols for children.

The decision brings the flagship event to Vietnam for the very first time, with the vibrant capital Hanoi proposed as the host city in 2027, when the ninth edition of the conference will look to build on the momentum of the recently concluded eighth iteration in Kuala Lumpur, which drew a record of more than 800 international sports medicine professionals.

OCAC praises #AsianCup2027 preparations as operational milestones accelerate

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

OCAC praises #AsianCup2027 preparations as operational milestones accelerate

Kuala Lumpur: With 100 days to go until the highly anticipated AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) today applauded the major operational milestones achieved as preparations enter their final readiness phases.

Chairing the fifth meeting, held virtually, Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. expressed high praise for the significant progress made by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in setting new benchmarks of excellence for the Continent’s premier men’s tournament.

AFC Media & Communications Committee applauds continued growth of AFC digital assets

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

AFC Media & Communications Committee applauds continued growth of AFC digital assets

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its drive towards strengthening and scaling its digital global fanbase and ecosystem at the 4th AFC Media & Communications Committee Meeting held virtually today.

Led by Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, members were provided with comprehensive updates of the Confederation’s determined efforts to expand the reach and visibility of Asian football through its digital platforms.

AFC Development Committee approves comprehensive revisions to Enhance Programme Regulations

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

AFC Development Committee approves comprehensive revisions to Enhance Programme Regulations

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today approved several revisions to the AFC Enhance Programme Regulations during its fourth meeting, which was held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Yasser H. Almisehal, the Committee reinforced the Confederation's Vision and Mission of providing tailor-made support to its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) by introducing structural policy updates, finalising funding distributions, and approving crucial regulatory exemptions.