e-Goal project continues to motivate young players in the West Zone

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

e-Goal project continues to motivate young players in the West Zone

Kuala Lumpur: After ten days of productive sessions, the 23 youth ambassadors from 12 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations in the West Zone have gained valuable knowledge through the e-Goal project.

Launched by Jordan-based youth development organisation, Aurora and supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation, the eighth and ninth days of the programme comprised sessions focusing on Peer Education and Youth-Led Social Change in the Middle East.

Former Saudi Arabia national team player and Al Hilal SFC’s captain, Mohammad Al-Shalhoub also joined the 10-day virtual pilot project to inspire the young players by sharing his best moments in his outstanding career as well as the challenges faced by footballers.

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Oman legend Al Habsi shares motivational message to youths at e-Goal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Oman legend Al Habsi shares motivational message to youths at e-Goal

Kuala Lumpur: Former Oman national goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, one of the Continent’s most renowned shot stoppers made a special appearance on the fifth day of the e-Goal programme by sharing his inspiring football journey to the Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors.

Al Habsi, the first player from Oman to play in the English Premier League and to win the FA Cup with Wigan Athletic in 2013, gave a motivational talk of how footballers can make a lasting impact on communities by using the power of the sport.

Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors continue to benefit from the e-Goal programme

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors continue to benefit from the e-Goal programme

Kuala Lumpur: The landmark e-Goal project successfully concluded five days of informative and interactive sessions with the young players who benefited from the online presentations.

As part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the e-Goal programme which was initiated by Jordan-based youth development organization, Aurora and supported by the AFC commenced on June 28.

A total of 23 young players across 12 AFC Member Associations in the West Zone have been given the opportunities to engage with fellow players and learn from the experiences of leading professionals in the 10-day project.

MFF donates 2018 AFC Dream Asia Awards winnings to State Emergency Committee

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MFF donates 2018 AFC Dream Asia Awards winnings to State Emergency Committee

Ulaanbaatar: The Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) has donated the funds received for winning the 2018 AFC Dream Asia Awards in the Aspiring category to the Mongolian State Emergency Committee to battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Vice President and MFF President Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar and other representatives from MFF held a meeting with the State Emergency Committee Chairman and Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister Enkhtuvshin Ulziisaikhan on Tuesday before delivering the donation, face masks, protective suits and electronic thermometers.

Day three of groundbreaking e-Goal programme concludes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Day three of groundbreaking e-Goal programme concludes

Kuala Lumpur: The third day of the inaugural e-Goal project concluded as Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors benefited from the sessions delivered by key speakers.

The AFC Dream Asia Foundation, in collaboration with Jordan-based youth development organisation, Aurora for Training and Development, launched the e-Goal programme which will benefit youths from 12 AFC Member Associations in the West Zone.

Special Olympics benefit from the AFC Football Competition Management online workshop

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Special Olympics benefit from the AFC Football Competition Management online workshop

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in co-operation with the Special Olympics Asia Pacific (SOAP), successfully organised an informative Competition Management webinar for Special Olympics Sports staff members on Monday.

As part of the SOAP Learning & Development agenda, the webinar covered topics such as competition infrastructure, human resources, regulations and policies, Special Olympic Football as well as communications systems during the tournament. A total of 30 Sports Directors and Coordinators from 20 Asia Pacific Programmes participated in the webinar.

Brian See Mei Chiat, the AFC’s Head of Competition Support from Competitions and Football Events Division provided an in-depth presentation on tournament organisation, match operations and the best practical strategies on competition management.

AFC partners with AURORA to launch pioneering youth development programme

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC partners with AURORA to launch pioneering youth development programme

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), through its AFC Dream Asia Foundation, has partnered with Jordan-based youth development organisation, Aurora for Training and Development, to launch a ground-breaking pilot project titled e-Goal, which aims to create Youth Social Responsibility Ambassadors from across 12 AFC Member Associations in the West Zone. 

Underlining the AFC’s Mission to use football as a tool for social development across the Continent, the 10-day virtual pilot programme, which will commence on Sunday (June 28, 2020), will offer young players innovative and educational opportunities through which they can engage with fellow players and establish a youth ambassador network to support development post COVID-19.