AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting emphasises key role of tutor

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting emphasises key role of tutor

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit in enhancing the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) reached yet another milestone when the 4th AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting for the 2022-2023 term took place on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

Taking place physically for the first time since the relaxation of COVID-19 related restrictions, the meeting was attended by representatives from 12 MAs.

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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: Record 74 match officials named; historic debut for women officials beckons

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: Record 74 match officials named; historic debut for women officials beckons

Kuala Lumpur: With less than four months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the largest-ever cast of 74 match officials have been appointed to the Continental showpiece, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024 across nine world-class venues.

A total of 35 referees and 39 assistant referees – including two standby nominees for each position – from 18 Member Associations have been selected based on their game management skills and competence, technical knowledge, physical fitness as well as performances delivered at the highest levels of both Continental and global football in recent years.

Verratti moves to Al Arabi

Fri, 15 Sep, 2023

Verratti moves to Al Arabi

Doha: Italian international Marco Verratti has signed for Qatari club Al Arabi, his new club and his former team, Paris Saint-Germain, announced on Wednesday.

Verratti joins Al Arabi who finished second in the Qatar Stars League in the 2022/23 season and only just missed out on a place in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 after being ousted by Uzbekistan's AGMK FC in the Playoffs. 

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday with 15 teams joining hosts Qatar in the April 15 to May 3, 2024 Finals.

The qualified teams have just over seven months to get ready for the continental showpiece and if the Qualifiers are to be used as a yardstick, Qatar 2024 is set to be a thrilling affair.
 
As we wait in anticipation for the action to kick off, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Kuala Lumpur: All five previous champions booked their places in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as the Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday.

Leading the charge were defending champions Saudi Arabia with Iraq (2013), Japan (2016), Uzbekistan (2018) and Korea Republic (2020) also advancing.

AFC Social Responsibility Committee empowers more Asian communities through football

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

AFC Social Responsibility Committee empowers more Asian communities through football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to leveraging the power of the beautiful game to champion social development was further reinforced today after the AFC Social Responsibility Committee for the 2023 to 2027 term approved seven new programmes at its first meeting held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Zaw Zaw, the Committee endorsed meaningful and transformative initiatives from six Member Associations (MAs) and one Regional Association (RA), namely Football Australia, the Bangladesh Football Federation, the Bhutan Football Federation, the Guam Football Association (GFA), the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) as well as the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).