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.

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.

Turkmenistan’s hybrid ACFAM programme graduates ready to showcase leadership capabilities

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Turkmenistan’s hybrid ACFAM programme graduates ready to showcase leadership capabilities

Ashgabat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked the latest milestone of its landmark AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid programme with the graduation of its participants in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Hosted in collaboration with the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), the six-month programme robustly equipped its 25 graduates with the leadership competencies required to meet the demands of the modern football industry.

AFC Governance Workshop strengthens FABD capacity

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

AFC Governance Workshop strengthens FABD capacity

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Governance Workshop concluded successfully in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, marking yet another instance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations through tailored services.

Attended by 32 participants from the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) as well as the FABD Normalisation Committee, the programme was organised with the primary objective of aiding members of the FABD to strengthen their understanding of good governance practices while supporting their efforts towards the sustainable development of football in the Southeast Asian nation.

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership set to elevate leadership capabilities across Asia

Mon, 25 May, 2026

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership set to elevate leadership capabilities across Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to strengthening leadership capacity across its Member Associations (MAs) was reinforced once again with the commencement of the fourth AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) on Monday.

First launched in June 2023, the programme reflects the AFC’s unwavering efforts to uphold its Vision of becoming the world’s leading Confederation by nurturing the next generation of football leaders.