Participants of the AFC’s Football Management Diploma fifth edition committed to growing the Asian game

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Participants of the AFC’s Football Management Diploma fifth edition committed to growing the Asian game

Kuala Lumpur: The launch of the fifth edition of the AFC Football Management Diploma (FMD) online course today once again underlined the steadfast commitment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) towards nurturing future Asian football leaders for the betterment of the game.

A total of 48 middle and senior management participants from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders commenced their journey in the latest FMD edition, which has been curated to mould football specific capabilities that will enable the AFC to continuously reach new landmarks both on and off the pitch.

AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 concludes successfully

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determined efforts to elevate the standards of women match officials in Asia was further outlined at the AFC Elite  Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 which was hosted in the capital city of Malaysia from February 7 to 10, 2023. 

The four-day course comprised of fitness checks and practical training sessions, which utilised the Instant Feedback System, as well as detailed theoretical training programmes dealing with topics such as penalty area incidents, handball, positioning and reading the game, offside, tactical fouls, challenges, and teamwork. 

West Asia Wrap: Thrilling race continues in Saudi Arabia; Al Duhail, Al Saad set up Qatar Cup final

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Thrilling race continues in Saudi Arabia; Al Duhail, Al Saad set up Qatar Cup final

Doha: Al Ittihad turned on the power as they took a share of the lead in the Saudi Pro League, with three teams tied on 37 points at the top of the standings.

Al Duhail and Al Sadd, meanwhile, are set to face off in the 2022 Qatar Cup final while in the UAE, Sharjah are the new leaders.
 
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and Palestine so join the-AFC.com as review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia.

FC Nasaf's continental journey through the years

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

FC Nasaf's continental journey through the years

Kuala Lumpur: When FC Nasaf take to the pitch against Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in Al Wakrah in Qatar on February 19, they will become the fourth Uzbek side to appear in the AFC Champions League™ knockout rounds and first from outside of the capital, Tashkent. 

The knockout fixture at Al Janoub Stadium may mark the Qarshi-based side’s first appearance in the Round of 16, but Nasaf have no shortage of pedigree when it comes to Asian club competitions, having lifted the AFC Cup™ in 2011. 
 
And while the Tashkent trio of Pakhtakor, Bunyodkor and Lokomotiv have dominated domestically over the past two decades, Nasaf remain the only club from the Central Asian country who can lay claim to being a continental champion. 
 
As Ruziqul Berdiev’s team prepare for the last 16 tie against the Riyadh giants, the-AFC.com looks back at Nasaf’s performances on the continent over the last 20 years. 

Competitive Al Hilal please Diaz

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Competitive Al Hilal please Diaz

Rabat: Head coach Ramon Diaz admitted Real Madrid were the superior team but applauded his Al Hilal SFC side for going toe-to-toe with the European champions in the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022 final on Saturday.

Real Madrid, in lifting the trophy for a record-extending fifth time, seized control from the start but reigning AFC Champions League™ holders Al Hilal refused to give up, with the thrilling final ultimately ending 5-3 in favour of the Spanish side.

Shaikh Salman lauds Al Hilal on best-ever FIFA Club World Cup campaign

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Shaikh Salman lauds Al Hilal on best-ever FIFA Club World Cup campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has commended Al Hilal SFC on achieving their best-ever showing at the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing as runners-up to champions Real Madrid in a thrilling final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday.

The four-time Asian club champions had earlier produced one of the most stunning performances of the tournament after defeating Brazilian heavyweights Flamengo in the semi-finals to emerge as the first Saudi Arabian side to reach the FIFA Club World Cup decider.