AFC Coach Education Conference makes much-awaited comeback

Tue, 02 May, 2023

AFC Coach Education Conference makes much-awaited comeback

Kuala Lumpur: Returning for the first time since 2019, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) kicked off the 4th AFC Coach Education Conference in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday under the theme of “Educating Tomorrow’s Coaches”. 

With Coach Education being among the key technical pillars of the AFC in its pursuit of developing football at all levels on the Continent, the three-day long Conference will witness some of the most renowned experts, not only in Asia, but from around the world share their ideas on the best ways to develop coach education programmes in a holistic manner. 

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AFC President lauds progress of football development in Tajikistan

Tue, 02 May, 2023

AFC President lauds progress of football development in Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, on Tuesday morning during his visit to the Central Asian nation.

Together with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Shaikh Salman was received at the Palace of the Nation, where he reinforced the enduring ties between the Confederation and the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF), while devoting time to better understand the challenges and opportunities to further elevate the standards of the game in Tajikistan.

8 key stats from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Tue, 02 May, 2023

8 key stats from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Riyadh: A tactical battle between Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds ended in a 1-1 draw at King Fahd International Stadium in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final last Saturday.

With both teams chasing a third crown since 2002-03, the destination of the title will be decided in Saitama on Saturday. The-AFC.com looks at eight interesting stats from the first leg. 

5 things we learned from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Tue, 02 May, 2023

5 things we learned from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Riyadh: A 1-1 draw at King Fahd International Stadium means it is all to play for between Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds when the two sides face-off on Saturday in the second leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final at Saitama 2002 Stadium.

Salem Al Dawsari opened the scoring for the reigning champions inside 13 minutes, taking advantage of a defensive mix-up. Shinzo Koroki restored parity and gave Urawa the away goal advantage eight minutes into the second half, leaving the title to be decided in the return fixture.
 
The-AFC.com looks at five things we learned from the clash in Riyadh.

Europe Wrap: Cup glory for Onaiwu; Double for Minami

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Europe Wrap: Cup glory for Onaiwu; Double for Minami

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Ado Onaiwu and Australia’s Denis Genreau scripted history with Toulouse FC this week as the club defeated Nantes 5-1 in Paris on Saturday to lift the French Cup. The first major silverware for the side who got promoted last season also gives them a place in the UEFA Europa League.

In Italy, Nadeshiko star Moeka Minami won the women’s league title with AS Roma while Korea Republic defender Kim Min-jae and Napoli were made to wait for the Scudetto after a 1-1 draw with Salernitana. His compatriot Son Heung-min, meanwhile, netted in consecutive games in England’s Premier League. 
 
Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi scored the winner as FC Porto continue to chase leaders Benfica in Portugal while Socceroos duo Awer Mabil and Nicholas D'Agostino were on target in the Czech Republic and Norway respectively, so join the-AFC.com as we look at how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Preview - Women's Football

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Preview - Women's Football

Phnom Penh: Vietnam will aim to reinforce their position as the top side in the region when the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games Women's Football Tournament kicks off on Wednesday.

They can, however, expect to face stiff competition from the Philippines and Thailand in what promises to be a thrilling race for the 2023 title.