Participants benefit from landmark AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Participants benefit from landmark AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s drive to ensure its match officials continue to maintain their world-class standards reached a significant milestone when it conducted the AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The course, which took place from February 19 to 22, saw 18 women referees and Assistant Referees from 14 AFC Member Associations (MAs) being evaluated on their theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and physical abilities.

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ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Phnom Penh: The Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Legacy Project, which was launched in 2020 with the aim of empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds through the power of football, has reached its fifth and final year. 

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation over the last four years, the project has been a catalyst for positive change and community development, contributing to the enhancement of thousands of lives across 14 Cambodian provinces through its key programmes, namely, the Young Coach Development Pathway, the Continuous Coach Development Pathway, and the Social Impact Training for Coaches and Young Leaders.

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Five former champions are among the eight teams who confirmed their places in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals after the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Among teams seeking their first title, China PR’s Shandong Taishan were the first side to check into the last eight after an exciting 4-2 second leg win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.

IR Iran to face Brazil in semis

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

IR Iran to face Brazil in semis

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran came from behind to defeat United Arab Emirates 2-1 to book their spot in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai semi-finals on Thursday.

Japan, meanwhile, bowed out of the tournament after falling 8-4 to Brazil.

Crespo: Players have made Al Ain proud

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Crespo: Players have made Al Ain proud

Al Ain: Hernan Crespo hailed his players after Al Ain came from behind to defeat FC Nasaf 2-1 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 second leg at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

Victory meant former AFC Champions League winners Al Ain advanced to the quarter-finals of the continental showpiece for the first time in seven years, adding to Crespo's joy.

Al Nassr defeat Al Fayha to stay on track

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Al Nassr defeat Al Fayha to stay on track

Riyadh: Al Nassr qualified to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals after beating Al Fayha 2-0 in the Round of 16 second leg at Al Awwal Park on Wednesday.

Progression to the next stage of the competition sees Al Nassr take on United Arab Emirates' Al Ain FC for a place in the semi-final.