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 and SAFF collaborate to elevate football development

Sat, 03 May, 2025

AFC and SAFF collaborate to elevate football development

Jeddah: The Asian Football Confederation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) to further enhance the football ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The signing ceremony took place at the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah Hotel between the AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, and SAFF General Secretary Ibrahim Alkassim, on the sidelines of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025.

AFC expands ACFAM with hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

AFC expands ACFAM with hybrid format in Kyrgyz Republic

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the latest edition of its AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) in a hybrid format in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic for the first time.

The programme will be attended by 32 participants representing the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and its stakeholders, including regional federations, leagues, and clubs.

First edition of breakthrough AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme kicks off

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

First edition of breakthrough AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked a significant step in elevating the influence of women in football as the inaugural iteration of the AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP) got underway.

A fully online educational initiative from the AFC’s Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE), the AEWFP explores the diverse roles that women play in shaping the industry and reinforces the AFC’s steadfast commitment to their advancement.

Third edition of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership continues quest to propel Asian football

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Third edition of AFC Certificate in Football Leadership continues quest to propel Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the third edition of its landmark AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL), an online initiative that aims to further advance the abilities of Asian football’s emerging and established leaders.

This follows the success of its predecessors, both of which were well received by decision-makers in the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and diverse football stakeholders.