AFC Referees Committee reiterates ambitions to develop world-class AFC match officials

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

AFC Referees Committee reiterates ambitions to develop world-class AFC match officials

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the world-class standards of Asian refereeing was reinforced today at the first meeting of the AFC Referees Committee for the term 2023-2027.

Led by Chairperson Hany Taleb B S Al-Raeesi, the Committee approved the establishment of the AFC Elite Video Match Officials Panel, which will be tasked to ensure that the AFC’s Video Match Officials (VMOs) are evaluated through a more stringent and precise process prior to their appointments to the AFC competitions.

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Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Kuala Lumpur: Only months after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials are now ready to represent the Continent on the biggest stage in women’s football with five women referees from Asia being selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Casey Reibelt is one of the five women referees from Asia who will be seen at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, alongside compatriot Kate Jacewicz, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita, and Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeong-jeong of Korea Republic. 

Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Paris: Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino became the latest high-profile player to complete a move to Saudi Arabia, signing for Al Ahli on Tuesday after his contract with Premier League giants Liverpool expired.

The 31-year-old left Liverpool after eight seasons at Anfield, during which time he scored 111 goals in 362 appearances and won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines: Midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois has been ruled out injured as France named their 23 players for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-German's Jean-Francois, has three caps for France, but had been struggling for several weeks with an adductor problem.

India edge Kuwait on penalties to secure ninth title

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

India edge Kuwait on penalties to secure ninth title

Bengaluru: India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to lift the 2023 SAFF Championship title at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.

The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes with Kuwait having taken the lead in the 14th minute through Shabib Al Khaldi with India equalising seven minutes before the break through Lallianzuala Chhangte.

With both teams tied 4-4 after five spot-kicks each, Mahesh Naorem scored the first sudden-death penalty with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu then saving Khaled Hajiah's effort to secure a record extending ninth title for India. 

Dates of 8th AFC Medical Conference Malaysia 2025 confirmed

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Dates of 8th AFC Medical Conference Malaysia 2025 confirmed

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee further underlined the Confederation’s commitment to safeguard and prioritise the health and wellbeing of Asian footballers at its first meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term, which was held today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Under the guidance of Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh, the Committee confirmed that the upcoming edition of the highly acclaimed AFC Medical Conference, which is set to take place in Malaysia in 2025, will be held from July 21 to 25.