5th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

5th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the fifth batch of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday.

Taking place from June 4 to 14, the programme will see one independent candidate along with a participant representing the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) being assigned to the Confederation’s MA Division and Technical Division, where they will receive hands-on training and guidance from some of the best minds in the industry.

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Singapore: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development programmes.

Japan fight back to defeat New Zealand

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Japan fight back to defeat New Zealand

Murcia: Japan earned their second win over New Zealand in three days after a 4-1 success in an international friendly played in Spain on Monday.

The victory followed a 2-0 win on Friday as Futoshi Ikeda’s side continued their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with Japan to face world champions Spain in their opening clash on July 25.

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Sydney: Steph Catley will lead Australia's charge at the Olympics with head coach Tony Gustavsson naming an exciting 18-player squad on Tuesday for the 2024 Games which kick off next month.

The notable omission was Sam Kerr, with the Chelsea striker still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January.

Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Sydney: Real Madrid's Hayley Raso and Everton's Clare Wheeler hit the target as Australia beat AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions China PR 2-0 in front of 76,798 fans on Monday at their final home match before the Olympics.

The Matildas finished fourth at the last Games in Tokyo and again at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, with Tony Gustavsson's side desperate to do better in Paris.