“Football at School Programme” touches lives in Bishkek

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

“Football at School Programme” touches lives in Bishkek

Bishkek: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked a significant milestone when The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s “Football at School Programme” had a positive impact on the lives of almost 600 children and 100 teachers in schools and orphanages across Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. 

The capacity building programme, supported by the AFC’s Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), was designed to enhance the quality of Physical Education (PE) teachers from the region’s schools and orphanages by equipping them with the necessary knowledge required to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children under their care.

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Quest for AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group Stage set to begin

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Quest for AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group Stage set to begin

Kuala Lumpur: The qualifying journey for the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group Stage begins on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 as the first of 13 matches in the Preliminary and Playoff Stages kick off.

Seven spots are on offer across all five AFC Zones for the 19th edition of the AFC Cup, with the slot allocations determined in June.

AFC underlines importance of safety and security across all AFC Competitions

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

AFC underlines importance of safety and security across all AFC Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today concluded the AFC Safety & Security Officer Workshop 2023, which reinforced the overall safety at events and venues as a key component of the AFC’s Vision of staging world-class competitions.

Last held physically in 2019, the two-day workshop was aimed at addressing the changes and growing complexities of managing security-related issues in a post-pandemic era where a constant schedule of events and competitions is the norm. 

Stajcic takes charge of Perth Glory

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Stajcic takes charge of Perth Glory

Perth: A-League outfit Perth Glory have announced the appointment of Alen Stajcic as their new head coach with the club gearing towards the new 2023-24 season that begins in October.

This marks a return to Australian men’s football for Stajcic, having previously coached Central Coast Mariners between 2019 and 2021 where he guided them to a credible third placed finish in the 2020-21 season.

“Rehabilitation Through Football” continues to impact lives in Nepal

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

“Rehabilitation Through Football” continues to impact lives in Nepal

Kathmandu: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s consistent efforts to harness the power of the beautiful game to strengthen the communities of its Member Associations (MAs) was further underlined when the “Prison Football, Rehabilitation Through Football” programme, which was launched in Nepal last year, successfully concluded in July 2023. 

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF), the programme was a three-way collaborative effort between the AFC, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and the Shelter Ashraya Nepal (SAN), a non-governmental organisation, committed to creating sustainable change and empowering vulnerable communities in Nepal. 

It’s My Game: The meteoric rise of Palestine’s Heba Saadieh

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

It’s My Game: The meteoric rise of Palestine’s Heba Saadieh

In this episode of “It’s My Game”, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shares the inspiring story of Heba Saadieh, the Palestinian referee who has carved a niche for herself on the global stage. 

Saadieh, who has been a mainstay in the AFC’s roster of match officials, created history yesterday when she took the field as an assistant referee in the Group Stage match between China and England at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, making her the first Palestinian, male or female, to officiate at the global showpiece.