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.

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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.

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.

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.

AFC continues to support World Refugee Day 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC continues to support World Refugee Day 

Kuala Lumpur: In recognition of World Refugee Day tomorrow, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) remains committed in its pledge to use the power of football to reach out to people regardless of their abilities. 

Since the launch of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation by the AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa in 2017, the AFC with its partners, have organised Social Responsibility activities which have touched the lives of millions of refugees and directly benefitted close to 37,000.

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.

Mongolian school educators enhance COVID-19 prevention knowledge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mongolian school educators enhance COVID-19 prevention knowledge

Ulaanbaatar: The AFC Dream Asia Foundation in collaboration with the Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) and Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRCS) have reached out to educators in the country to provide training on the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Attended by 120 participants, the training was aimed at increasing the safety standards in schools which are vulnerable to the pandemic and to empower education professionals in the country.