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™.

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Wuhan: The third module of the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma Course concluded in Wuhan, China PR, on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in nurturing women’s coaching talent across Asia.

A collaborative initiative between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the programme is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

Final tune-up for hopefuls as Qualifiers beckon

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Final tune-up for hopefuls as Qualifiers beckon

Kuala Lumpur: With less than a month to go before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Qualifiers kick off, teams across the continent are entering the final stretch of preparation.

A busy schedule of international friendlies over the next 10 days will allow teams to fine-tune tactics and build momentum ahead of the qualifying battles set to run from June 23 to July 5.

While 34 teams are vying for spots, only the eight group winners will join defending champions China PR, Korea Republic, Japan and hosts Australia in the Finals, to be staged across three cities on March 1-26, 2026.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what to expect over the coming days.

Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic international Son Heung-min became the first Tottenham Hotspur captain since 2008 to lift a trophy with his side’s capture of the Europa League.

Australian internationals Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord played their parts in Arsenal lifting the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy. Join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Tashkent revels in UFA’s “We Are All Equal” programme

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Tashkent revels in UFA’s “We Are All Equal” programme

Tashkent: The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, hosted the “We Are All Equal” programme for children with disabilities and special needs, further underlining the power of football in promoting inclusion and equality in society.

Held on April 15, 2025, at Special School No. 52 in Tashkent, the fun-filled event welcomed more than 140 children, uniting them in a day of joy, empowerment and belonging through the beautiful game.

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings, with Australia clinching the top spot.

Having amassed 97.662 points, Australia climbed to pole position ahead of second-placed Korea Republic, with Japan securing the third spot.