AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 opens with focus on leadership and innovation

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026 opens with focus on leadership and innovation

Tokyo: The Continent’s football leaders came together in Tokyo today for the fourth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026.

Staged in Japan for the first time, the flagship event serves as a key platform for the AFC’s members to enhance leadership capabilities, strengthen governance standards and share best practices for the continued advancement of Asian football.

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Stage set for AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Stage set for AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2026

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s football leaders will once again gather for the landmark Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference, which will take place for a fourth occasion.

Scheduled to take place over two days on October 21 and 22, the 2026 edition of the flagship event will be staged in Japan for the first time as the capital city of Tokyo prepares to welcome over 120 attendees.

New AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates ready to make mark

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

New AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme graduates ready to make mark

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today celebrated the second graduating batch of its AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP) in the latest milestone for the advancement of female leadership on the Continent.

Taking place over six months, the online initiative equipped the 30 graduates with pertinent information and practical insights to better navigate the global football environment, promote gender diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as lay out ethical, strategic and collaborative approaches that aim to overcome industry-related barriers.

Inaugural AFC Club Management Programme graduates poised to make impact

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Inaugural AFC Club Management Programme graduates poised to make impact

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today celebrated the successful completion of its maiden AFC Club Management Programme (ACMP), marking the latest milestone in its continued efforts to strengthen professional capabilities and advance the sustainable development of club football across Asia.

The Edition 1 graduation ceremony recognised 35 participants representing football clubs, leagues, Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) from across the Continent who undertook the fully online learning journey over nine months.

ACFAM hybrid programme returns to Jakarta

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

ACFAM hybrid programme returns to Jakarta

Jakarta: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has brought its milestone AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid programme to Jakarta for a second consecutive year, further underlining its determination to enhance the professional capabilities of Indonesia’s football administrators and stakeholders.

The sophomore run will once again be delivered in collaboration with Garuda Academy and the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), following the successful conclusion of the inaugural edition in January.

Landmark ACFAM hybrid programme expands to Brunei Darussalam

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Landmark ACFAM hybrid programme expands to Brunei Darussalam

Bandar Seri Begawan: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has brought its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid programme to Brunei Darussalam, marking another step forward in reinforcing football administration and management expertise across its Member Associations (MAs).

Hosted and facilitated by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD), the programme kicked off today with 29 participants who come from the Association, clubs and other key football stakeholders.