KFU Football at School Programme set to enhance capacity of physical educators

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

KFU Football at School Programme set to enhance capacity of physical educators

Bishkek: The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s commitment to enhance the capacity and capability of Physical Education (PE) teachers in the country marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the KFU Football at School Programme.

Supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the landmark initiative was unveiled on February 9, 2023, by KFU President Mederbek Sydykov and was brought to life in close partnership with the Department of the Bishkek Mayor’s Office, the Sports Department of the Bishkek Mayor’s Office, UNICEF and Red Crescent Kyrgyzstan, whose representatives were also present at the launch.

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Europe Wrap: Kubo scores stunner; Trio shine for Celtic

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kubo scores stunner; Trio shine for Celtic

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo netted a brilliant half-volley to open the scoring in Real Sociedad’s 3-2 win over RCD Espanyol on Monday as the San Sebastian side continued their push for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Another Japanese star, Reo Hatate, came off the bench to bag a double after Daizen Maeda's opener, while Korea Republic’s Oh Hyeon-gyu also netted his first goal for the club as Celtic defeated St Mirren 5-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish FA Cup on Saturday. 
 
Elsewhere, Kim Min-jae’s Napoli extended their lead further in Italy, Ritsu Doan was key in SC Freiburg’s win in Germany and Naoki Maeda was on target in the Netherlands, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at how the Asian stars performed across Europe over the past week. 

Participants of the AFC’s Football Management Diploma fifth edition committed to growing the Asian game

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Participants of the AFC’s Football Management Diploma fifth edition committed to growing the Asian game

Kuala Lumpur: The launch of the fifth edition of the AFC Football Management Diploma (FMD) online course today once again underlined the steadfast commitment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) towards nurturing future Asian football leaders for the betterment of the game.

A total of 48 middle and senior management participants from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders commenced their journey in the latest FMD edition, which has been curated to mould football specific capabilities that will enable the AFC to continuously reach new landmarks both on and off the pitch.

ACL 2022 (West) Round of 16: East Asian Players to Watch

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

ACL 2022 (West) Round of 16: East Asian Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (West) is almost upon us as eight teams from West Asia battle it out to decide who among them will face Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds for the coveted Asian crown.

While the focus has shifted to the West side of the draw, there is no shortage of East Asian representation in the last-16 ties with five of the remaining teams, including the holders Al Hilal SFC, featuring players from the opposite side of the continent. 
 
With the Round of 16 fixtures set to be played in Qatar on February 19 and 20, the-AFC.com profiles the stars from East Asia who could be crucial to their sides' chances in the West Asia leg of the continental showpiece.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City clinch Winners Shield in style; Sepahan stay top

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City clinch Winners Shield in style; Sepahan stay top

Mumbai: Mumbai City defeated FC Goa 5-3 to win the Indian Super League Winners Shield, while Sepahan maintained their grip on top of the Islamic Republic of Iran Pro League.

Bashundhara Kings continued to impress after posting their ninth consecutive victory in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across Central and South Asia.

AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 concludes successfully

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

AFC Elite Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determined efforts to elevate the standards of women match officials in Asia was further outlined at the AFC Elite  Women Referees & Assistant Referees Course 2023 which was hosted in the capital city of Malaysia from February 7 to 10, 2023. 

The four-day course comprised of fitness checks and practical training sessions, which utilised the Instant Feedback System, as well as detailed theoretical training programmes dealing with topics such as penalty area incidents, handball, positioning and reading the game, offside, tactical fouls, challenges, and teamwork. 

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Marinos secure Japanese Super Cup; Doumbouya rescues Buriram

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Marinos secure Japanese Super Cup; Doumbouya rescues Buriram

Hong Kong: Takuma Nishimura bagged the winner as J1 League champions Yokohama F. Marinos defeated the 2022 Emperor’s Cup winners Ventforet Kofu 2-1 to claim their maiden Japanese Super Cup title in the season curtain raiser in Tokyo on Saturday. 

Guinean striker Lonsana Doumbouya scored four times in two games for Buriram United in Thailand, including an extra-time winner against Uthai Thani FC to send his side into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and another to rescue a 4-4 draw against Muangthong United in Thai League 1. 
 
In Australia, Melbourne City extended their lead at the top of the A-League with a 4-2 defeat of Perth Glory while matches also took place in Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.