AFC plays part in combating corruption by hosting UNODC Workshop

Tue, 16 May, 2023

AFC plays part in combating corruption by hosting UNODC Workshop

Kuala Lumpur: Solidarity in the fight against a common scourge was on display over the past two days in Kuala Lumpur at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Workshop on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption.

The AFC, which signed an important Memorandum of Understanding with the UNODC in December 2018 to strengthen the fight against match-fixing, played host to the event, which was organised by the UNODC in cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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AFC signs MOU with UNODC to strengthen fight against match-fixing

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC signs MOU with UNODC to strengthen fight against match-fixing

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

The MoU will focus on supporting capacity building, training programmes as well as exchanging information and expertise between the two organisations to promote integrity and good governance in sport.

At the signing ceremony attended by Yuri Fedotov, the UNODC Executive Director, Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “This MoU is another important piece in the continuing battle to preserve the good name and integrity of our sport.

“It will allow the AFC and UNODC to work together against the evil of match manipulation and to safeguard the game against any other form of corruption. We also develop a greater network of intelligence on those who look to corrupt the game.

“We will promote co-operation, co-ordination and information exchange to bring about investigations and hopefully prosecutions in cases of corruption. And AFC and UNODC will share expertise.”

AFC reappoints Mr Al Kamali as Independent Head of Integrity

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC reappoints Mr Al Kamali as Independent Head of Integrity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the reappointment of Mr Mohammad Ali Al Kamali of the United Arab Emirates as the Confederation’s Independent Head of Integrity for the term 2021 to 2025.

Mr Kamali, who was initially appointed to the role in 2017, will continue to act as the AFC’s independent focal point in integrity matters and manage the receipt of information in line with the AFC’s ‘Do the right thing’ whistle-blower policy.

AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans a player for Anti-doping rule violation

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans a player for Anti-doping rule violation

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has banned the Brazilian player, Mr. Avelino Coelho Jakson, from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (which includes, inter alia, all domestic, international, friendly and official fixtures) for four (4) years for violating Article 6 of the AFC Anti-Doping Regulations 2019.

Mr. Avelino Coelho Jakson was found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation following doping control testing undertaken at the AFC Champions League 2020 Group Stage (East) match between Chiangrai United (THA) and Melbourne Victory (AUS) on November 30,  2020.
 
The AFC remains committed in its stance to keep football free from doping and in upholding the integrity of the sport.

AFC integrity officers benefit from FIFA’s Global Integrity Programme

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC integrity officers benefit from FIFA’s Global Integrity Programme

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continued its commitment to fight and prevent match manipulation when more than 50 integrity officers from 46 Member Associations joined FIFA’s Global Integrity Programme, which was launched in collaboration with the United Nations on Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Tuesday.

The FIFA Global Integrity Programme is designed to provide Member Associations with enhanced tools and educational resources to help members fight and prevent match manipulation. The programme also reflects UNODC’s objective of supporting governments and sports organisations in their efforts to safeguard sport from corruption and crime.

FIFA launches Global Integrity Programme to strengthen fight against match-fixing 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

FIFA launches Global Integrity Programme to strengthen fight against match-fixing 

Zurich: FIFA, in collaboration with the United Nations on Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has today launched the Global Integrity Programme – a comprehensive international programme aimed at providing all 211 member associations with enhanced knowledge and tools to fight and prevent match manipulation.

In line with FIFA’s overall vision of making football truly global, as well as its ongoing commitment to protecting and promoting the integrity of the game, the FIFA Global Integrity Programme is designed to improve education and build integrity capacity within all 211 member associations by sharing advanced know-how and resources with integrity officers.