AFC Technical Committee proposes new Safe Heading Guidelines

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

AFC Technical Committee proposes new Safe Heading Guidelines

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee today approved the future introduction of the landmark Safe Heading Guidelines for youth development during its fourth meeting, which was conducted via video conference.

Led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, the Committee emphasised that the proposed framework remains in its planning stages and will require the crucial support of the AFC Medical Committee before regulatory implementation.

Big Interview with Arsene Wenger takes centre stage in Coaches Circle 16

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Big Interview with Arsene Wenger takes centre stage in Coaches Circle 16

Kuala Lumpur: Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and one of the most influential coaches in football history, headlines the latest edition of Coaches Circle, available now on the-AFC.com.

The longest-serving manager in Premier League history, Wenger spent more than two decades at Arsenal and guided them to three league titles, seven FA Cups and an historic unbeaten league campaign in 2004.

Focus on FIFA World Cup 2026 at AFC National Coaches Online Session

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Focus on FIFA World Cup 2026 at AFC National Coaches Online Session

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to upholding its Vision of ensuring the continued success of Asian teams on the global stage with the successful hosting of the AFC National Coaches Online Session 2026.

With the recent conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on the horizon, the virtual event served as an ideal platform for national team coaches and technical experts from across Asia to review the global showpiece and its lessons for the future.

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Online Session 2026 took place on Tuesday as part of an ongoing series of virtual programmes designed to enhance the football development landscape across Asia.

Following sessions examining key trends identified at the AFC’s youth national team competitions as well as the AFC Women’s Champions League™, this online event primarily focused on the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, which concluded in April with Al Ahli Saudi FC defending their crown by defeating FC Machida Zelvia in the Final.

Spotlight on tactical trends at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2026

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Spotlight on tactical trends at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Online Session 2026 concluded successfully on Thursday.

The virtual programme brought together technical personnel from AFC Member Associations (MAs) to review and analyse the latest trends identified in women’s football on the Continent.