AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates set to champion inclusivity

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates set to champion inclusivity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today celebrated its latest milestone in the pursuit of advancing women’s leadership in Asian football with the successful completion of the inaugural AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP).

Launched in April 2025 as part of the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE)’s ever-growing portfolio of educational initiatives, the first iteration of the AEWFP welcomed 47 participants who explored the diverse contributions and achievements of women in football, both on and off the pitch.

Hybrid ACFAM programme celebrates maiden graduates

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Hybrid ACFAM programme celebrates maiden graduates

Bishkek: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked another milestone from its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid programme with its latest graduating batch.

Launched in April 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, this iteration adopted a hybrid format for the first time and welcomed 30 participants, who have all successfully completed the six-month educational journey.

16th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme begins

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

16th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme begins

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme commenced today, marking yet another milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

The 16th iteration of the landmark initiative will feature a candidate from the Korea Football Association (KFA) who will spend approximately three weeks receiving hands-on training in the Confederation’s Competitions and Football Events Division (CFED).

15th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

15th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Kuala Lumpur: The latest instalment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Knowledge Sharing Programme commenced on Monday, further reinforcing the Confederation’s commitment to maximising the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

Taking place from July 14 to 30, the 15th edition of the landmark initiative features a candidate from the Jordan Football Association (JFA), who will be assigned to the AFC Competitions and Football Events Division (CFED).

Third batch of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership participants ready to make impact

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Third batch of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership participants ready to make impact

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today kicked off the introductory session of its acclaimed AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) initiative, now in its third edition, as it continues to hone the capabilities of Asia’s football decision-makers.

Held virtually from the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, it was attended by 30 participants from AFC Member Associations (MAs), a Regional Association (RA), diverse football stakeholders, as well as graduates of other programmes curated by the landmark AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).

14th Knowledge Sharing Programme kicks off

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

14th Knowledge Sharing Programme kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP) commenced on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place from June 3 to 19, the programme will feature one participants representing The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand), who will be assigned to the Confederation’s Technical Division.

AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme welcomes 13th batch

Mon, 05 May, 2025

AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme welcomes 13th batch

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) commenced the latest edition of its Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP) this week with the arrival of two participants.

Into its 13th edition since being launched in January 2024, the acclaimed initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) in their overall football administration development.