AFC Associations Committee reinforces commitment to elevate MAs and RAs

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

AFC Associations Committee reinforces commitment to elevate MAs and RAs

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and good governance through closer collaboration with its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further reiterated at the 1st AFC Associations Committee meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term held virtually today.

While the Committee, led by Chairperson Hachem Haidar, acknowledged the commendable progress made by the AFC’s MAs and RAs in the areas of governance and administration, members also lauded the pivotal role of the AFC’s tailor-made initiatives in uplifting the Asian game across all levels.

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Europe Wrap: Minamino on fire; Lee strikes for Mainz

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Europe Wrap: Minamino on fire; Lee strikes for Mainz

Kuala Lumpur: Takumi Minamino’s blistering start to the new season with AS Monaco continued in France’s Ligue 1 as he scored his third goal in as many matches in his side’s 3-3 draw with Nantes on Friday. 

Korea Republic international Lee Jae-sung opened his account in the new Bundesliga season in Germany on Sunday in Mainz’s 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt while his compatriot Kim Min-jae started for reigning champions Bayern Munich in their 3-1 victory over Augsburg. 
 
Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur beat Bournemouth in England, Japan’s Koki Saito scored twice in the Netherlands and China PR duo Shen Menglu and Shen Mengyu impressed for Celtic Women in Scotland, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Al Ittihad win again, Al Hilal climb to second

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Al Ittihad win again, Al Hilal climb to second

Mecca: Al Ittihad’s perfect start to the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season continued after defeating Al Wehda on Monday.

Al Hilal SFC picked up their third win of the campaign following a 2-0 victory over Al Ettifaq, while Abha and Al Raed also collected three points.

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Hong Kong, China: The Hong Kong Football Association, China (HKFA) became the latest Member Association (MA) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to be endorsed with a Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter. 

Endorsed with a Bronze membership in 2018, the HKFA worked its way up to the Silver level by 2021 before becoming the sixth MA to receive Gold level membership  for its concerted efforts to consistently enhance its grassroots system.

Mancini sets Saudi Arabia title target

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Mancini sets Saudi Arabia title target

Riyadh: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to AFC Asian Cup™ victory within months after he was confirmed as the West Asian side's head coach on Monday. 

The former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss held up a green shirt that read "Mancini 2027" after inking a contract to stay with the Green Falcons beyond the next FIFA World Cup.

#ACL - Know Your Groups: West

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

#ACL - Know Your Groups: West

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage challenge was decided following the draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Eight former champions are among the 40 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy and ahead of the action kicking off on September 18, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 10 groups, beginning with the West Zone.