AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 kicks off with focus on emergency medicine

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 kicks off with focus on emergency medicine

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 commenced on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reiterating the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensuring the best medical support and care for its athletes across Asia.

Attended by more than 50 medical personnel from across the Continent, the 2026 edition features several eminent speakers, including FIFA Medical Committee Chairperson Dr Andrew Massey and UEFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Zoran Bahtijarević, alongside Dr Peter Dzendrowskyj and Dr Celeste Geertsema, both representing Aspetar, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals.

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AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course reinforces players’ health care

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course reinforces players’ health care

Chennai: The AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course concluded successfully in Chennai, India, on Thursday after four days of intensive technical training aimed at enhancing on-field medical proficiency.

Held in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the course took place at the renowned Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science (SRCSS) and was led by AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh, alongside SRCSS Director Professor Dr. Arumugam Sivaraman.

KHUZAMA unveiled as Official Match Ball of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

KHUZAMA unveiled as Official Match Ball of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: With the 100-day countdown officially underway, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and KELME today officially introduced KHUZAMA – the Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, taking place from January 7 to February 5, 2027.

Named after the resilient wild lavender that blooms across Saudi Arabia, KHUZAMA draws inspiration from the dramatic moment the landscape transforms as the flowers blossom in unison. The distinctive violet hue reflects the traditional ceremonial colour used to welcome honoured guests, symbolising the warm hospitality extended to every team, official, and fan attending the Continental showpiece.

Record 76 match officials confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Record 76 match officials confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

Kuala Lumpur: The countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reached a significant milestone on Thursday with the confirmation of the largest-ever contingent of match officials in the competition’s history.

The 76-strong line-up features 24 referees and 41 assistant referees, who will be joined by 11 Video Match Officials (VMOs).

AFC Referee Academy continues proud legacy with graduation of Batches 4 and 5

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

AFC Referee Academy continues proud legacy with graduation of Batches 4 and 5

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) underlined its determination to develop world-class match officials across the Continent on Friday morning when it celebrated the latest batch of graduates from the AFC Referee Academy.

A new milestone was marked at the AFC House as Batches 4 and 5—comprising 45 and 47 participants respectively—commemorated the completion of their journeys through the groundbreaking programme.