Participants hail AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Participants hail AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023

Bangkok: The AFC Coach Education Pro License tutor Course 2023 concluded last Friday, underlining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to provide continuous support to its Member Associations (MAs) to succeed at the pinnacle of world football.

Taking place in the Thai capital city of Bangkok, the course saw Heads of Coach Education as well as Technical Directors from 15 MAs come together and exchange ideas to devise plans for the best way forward regarding the implementation of AFC’s Pro and A License courses across the Continent. 

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Central & South Asian Wrap: Sepahan close in on Esteghlal

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Central & South Asian Wrap: Sepahan close in on Esteghlal

Isfahan: Sepahan SC showed that they mean business after a solid win against Foolad enabled them to cut two points off Esteghlal FC’s lead in the Iran Pro League.

Over in Tajikistan, recently crowned champions FC Istiklol closed out their season with two wins while FC Arkadag’s search for perfection in the Turkmenistan Yokary Liga continues.

League action also took place in India and Maldives, so join the-AFC.com as we look back on a week of incredible action from Central and South Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Binh Duong go top; Bangkok extend lead

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Binh Duong go top; Bangkok extend lead

Kuala Lumpur: Four-time champions Becamex Binh Duong emerged as the new leaders in Vietnam after defeating incumbents Nam Dinh 3-2 on Saturday to displace them from the top on goal difference, six rounds into the campaign.

In Thailand, BG Pathum United were held by Khon Kaen United and lost further ground on leaders Bangkok United who earned a last-gasp win against Trat FC to increase their advantage to four points with a game in hand. 
 
Borneo FC's 1-0 win against RANS Nusantara helped them strengthen their hold on the top spot in Indonesia while matches also took place in Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences on the passing of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah who passed away on Saturday.

Shaikh Salman expressed his great sadness, remembering the monumental efforts and contributions undertaken by Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah in transforming the economic and social development of the Kuwait and for his steadfast dedication towards philanthropic causes and empowering communities across Kuwait.

Player to Watch: Arif Aiman (Malaysia)

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Arif Aiman (Malaysia)

Kuala Lumpur: At the tender age of 21, exciting Malaysian winger Arif Aiman Hanapi is already establishing himself as one of the rising stars of Southeast Asian football.

He has been labelled a “genius” by his coach at Johor Darul Ta’zim, Esteban Solari, with his trickery on the right proving to be a devastating weapon for both club and country as he has shone domestically and on the international stage.

Test Your Knowledge - Round 10

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 10

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup™ quiz turns its focus on to the players - past and present - with more challenging questions about the continent's premier national team tournament.

Try it out to see how well versed you - the fans - are as the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ rapidly approaches.

AFC and Qatar Airways announce global partnership

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

AFC and Qatar Airways announce global partnership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Qatar Airways Group have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan experience at Asian football competitions in the coming years. 

The partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which kicks off on 12 January, 2024. The package of rights also includes other key competitions such as the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024, AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024, 2026 and 2028, as well as all AFC youth national team competitions during the period.