Oman FA champions social inclusion through Down Syndrome and Autism programme

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Oman FA champions social inclusion through Down Syndrome and Autism programme

Muscat: Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the Oman Football Association (OFA) successfully delivered an inclusive football programme for people with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Muscat, Oman.

Benefiting a total of 36 participants — 15 with Down Syndrome and 21 with Autism — the programme was conducted in collaboration with the Oman Paralympic Committee, Oman Autism Society and Special Olympics Oman.

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AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit 2026 reiterates commitment to positive change

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit 2026 reiterates commitment to positive change

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Social Responsibility Toolkit 2026 is now available on the-AFC.com, once again reinforcing the Confederation's commitment to harnessing the power of football to deliver meaningful and lasting social impact across Asia.

Developed on the foundation of the AFC Social Responsibility Strategy 2023-27, the Toolkit serves as a guide for the AFC's Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to strengthen their capacity to deliver impactful programmes, regardless of their size or stature.

20th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

20th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Kuala Lumpur: The 20th iteration of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme began on Monday.

The latest edition of the programme will feature one participant representing the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) from July 6 to 24, during which period, he will receive hands-on training from industry experts.

AFC Governance Workshop strengthens FABD capacity

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

AFC Governance Workshop strengthens FABD capacity

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Governance Workshop concluded successfully in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, marking yet another instance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations through tailored services.

Attended by 32 participants from the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) as well as the FABD Normalisation Committee, the programme was organised with the primary objective of aiding members of the FABD to strengthen their understanding of good governance practices while supporting their efforts towards the sustainable development of football in the Southeast Asian nation.

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership set to elevate leadership capabilities across Asia

Mon, 25 May, 2026

AFC Certificate in Football Leadership set to elevate leadership capabilities across Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to strengthening leadership capacity across its Member Associations (MAs) was reinforced once again with the commencement of the fourth AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) on Monday.

First launched in June 2023, the programme reflects the AFC’s unwavering efforts to uphold its Vision of becoming the world’s leading Confederation by nurturing the next generation of football leaders.

ACFAM brings hybrid programme to Turkmenistan

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

ACFAM brings hybrid programme to Turkmenistan

Ashgabat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched the latest edition of the AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) in a hybrid format in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Tuesday, marking yet another step forward in enhancing the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs).

Following successful iterations of the hybrid system in the Kyrgyz Republic and Indonesia, the Turkmenistan leg of the programme will comprise 29 participants from the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), as well as clubs and regional stakeholders, over five months.