FFSL organises Pilot Child Safeguarding Awareness Programme

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

FFSL organises Pilot Child Safeguarding Awareness Programme

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)’s efforts to create a safe and nurturing environment for the country’s young football enthusiasts reached a significant milestone last month when it organised its inaugural Child Safeguarding Awareness programme for the region’s football coaches.

Held on February 24 at the National Football Training Centre Baddegana, the initiative saw 29 coaches participate in several discussions and activities aimed at highlighting the importance of a secure and positive space for youngsters to grow their love for the beautiful game. 

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Hat-trick hero Matsukubo expects more from Japan

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Hat-trick hero Matsukubo expects more from Japan

Tashkent: Manaka Matsukubo believes there is more to come from Japan following their emphatic 10-0 win over Vietnam in Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 on Monday.

The North Carolina Courage forward starred with a hat-trick for the six-time AFC U19 Women’s Championship winners and with her appetite whetted, wants Japan to aim even higher in their remaining group matches against China PR and DPR Korea. 

Kim seeks calmer DPR Korea in upcoming matches

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Kim seeks calmer DPR Korea in upcoming matches

Tashkent: Kim Song-gyong is confident DPR Korea will show improvement in their upcoming matches after they began their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaign with a 1-1 draw against China PR on Monday.

Kim gave DPR Korea the lead in the 84th minute with a wonderful left foot strike after Chae Un-yong set her up at the edge of the box, with the 19-year-old midfielder saying she had been confident of finding the back of the net.

RFP for event management company in Malaysia for the AFC Draw Ceremonies in 2024

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

RFP for event management company in Malaysia for the AFC Draw Ceremonies in 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to event management companies in Malaysia to receive a formal proposal and quotation for the appointment of an event management company for the AFC Draw Ceremonies in 2024.

Full details related to this exercise, including the AFC’s requirements, will be provided to vendors who intend to participate in this RFP.
 
All interested parties are required to confirm their participation in this tender by sending an email to procurement@the-afc.com by 18 March 2024.

Crespo urges Al Ain to stay focused; Al Nassr's Castro not giving up

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Crespo urges Al Ain to stay focused; Al Nassr's Castro not giving up

Al Ain: Hernan Crespo has reminded his players that the job is only half done after Al Ain defeated Al Nassr 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-final first leg tie on Monday. 

Soufiane Rahimi’s 44th minute strike separated the sides at the end of 90 minutes but Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr had their fair share of chances and Crespo knows the return leg will be a tough challenge for his side. 

Europe Wrap: Sano fires NEC into cup final; Helal nets brace in Czech Republic

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Europe Wrap: Sano fires NEC into cup final; Helal nets brace in Czech Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Koki Ogawa equalised to take the Dutch Cup semi-final into extra time where his Japanese compatriot Kodai Sano emerged as NEC Nijmegen’s hero by scoring the winner to help the club edge Cambuur 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the final for the first time in 24 years.

Bahrain striker Abdulla Yusuf Helal bagged a quickfire double for FK Mlada Boleslav in their comeback win against SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice in Czech Republic while Son Heung-min was on target to seal Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 defeat of Crystal Palace in England on Saturday. 
 
Nepal’s Sabitra Bhandari netted her first goal in France, Uzbekistan’s Rustam Ashurmatov scored a last-gasp leveller for Rubin Kazan in Russia and Syria’s Ammar Ramadan was on the scoresheet in Slovakia, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.