Second edition of the AFC Internship Programme draws to an end

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Second edition of the AFC Internship Programme draws to an end

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully concluded its second edition of the AFC Internship programme when the three interns representing the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD), and the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) respectively, shared their final presentations on Monday.

The three-month long programme is one of the many initiatives launched by the AFC aimed at developing the future leaders of Asian football. 

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AIFF conducts first ‘E’ Certificate Course for coaches with hearing impairment

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

AIFF conducts first ‘E’ Certificate Course for coaches with hearing impairment

Navi Mumbai: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in collaboration with Reliance Foundation and Slum Soccer, a Maharashtra-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), conducted a first-of-a-kind 'E' Certificate Course for Hearing Impaired Coaches in March, 2023 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Encouraging mass participation and inclusivity lies at the very heart of the AFC’s grassroots philosophy and the four-day long programme opening its doors to anyone interested in coaching, was a great example of the efforts of the AFC’s Member Associations in making football the number one sport on the Continent.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal on top; Pakhtakor, Jamshedpur stay hot

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal on top; Pakhtakor, Jamshedpur stay hot

Tehran: Esteghlal FC claimed top spot ahead of Sepahan on goal difference after sailing past Havadar 6-1 in the Iran Pro League.

Pakhtakor continued to show good form in the Uzbekistan Super League, while the Turkmenistan Yokary Liga kicked off.
 
Jamshedpur stunned ATK Mohun Bagan to set up a clash with Bengaluru in the Indian Super Cup semi-finals, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest domestic news across Central and South Asia. 

4 memorable Saudi Arabia v Japan ACL clashes

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

4 memorable Saudi Arabia v Japan ACL clashes

Riyadh: Between them, clubs from Saudi Arabia and Japan have won a total of 13 continental titles in Asia’s top club competition, and when Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds clash in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final, they will be reviving a tradition of classic encounters between teams from the two powerhouses.

While there were many clashes between Saudi and Japanese teams in the Asian Club Championship, most famously the 2000 final in which Al Hilal defeated Jubilo Iwata, there is also no shortage of classic encounters in the AFC Champions League era. The-AFC.com looks at four of the best Saudi-Japanese clashes in the competition since 2002-03.

ASEAN Wrap: City emerge Premiers; PSM lift silverware

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: City emerge Premiers; PSM lift silverware

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City became the first Australian club to be crowned A-League Premiers for three seasons running after their closest challengers Adelaide United slipped to a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Western United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday. 

PSM Makassar lifted the Liga 1 trophy in Indonesia after they wrapped up the league campaign with a 3-0 win against Borneo on Sunday while in Malaysia, defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim, Selangor and Terengganu all recorded comfortable wins to progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. 
 
In Singapore, reigning champions Albirex Niigata (S) extended their lead at the top with a 2-0 victory against DPMM FC on Saturday while there were also matches taking place in Vietnam and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN. 

West Asia Wrap: Double blow for Al Duhail; title slipping away from Al Hilal

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Double blow for Al Duhail; title slipping away from Al Hilal

Doha: Al Duhail's hopes of a domestic quadruple were dashed after their elimination from the Amir Cup last week.

Hernan Crespo's side also relinquished their lead at the top of the Qatar Stars League following a shock loss to Al Gharafa while Al Hilal SFC are in danger of losing their Saudi Pro League title after a defeat to Al Batin left them 10 points off the pace.
 
There was UAE President's Cup action as well as league matches in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's West Asia domestic scene.