FFSL’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

FFSL’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Colombo: The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)’s efforts to continuously develop its grassroots landscape has been recognised with the renewal of its Bronze Membership under the acclaimed Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter.

Since receiving full membership in March 2022, the South Asian nation has strived to implement several improvements across various aspects, including player development programmes, youth competitions, and the promotion of women’s football.

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AFC Grassroots Charter renews Chinese Taipei FA’s bronze membership

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

AFC Grassroots Charter renews Chinese Taipei FA’s bronze membership

Chinese Taipei: In recognition of the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA)'s continued commitment to enhancing its grassroots football landscape, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed its Bronze membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

The virtual assessment saw the CTFA showcase a comprehensive framework of initiatives aimed at expanding the sport’s reach across the territory.

Record-breaking 45 MAs commemorate 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Record-breaking 45 MAs commemorate 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 45 Member Associations (MAs) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 13th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026.

The 2026 edition of the AFC’s annual event once again served as an excellent demonstration of the spirit of grassroots football that the Confederation continues to uphold by encouraging MAs to expand their reach and welcome people from all walks of life to experience the power of the beautiful game.

Bangladesh welcomed as latest silver member under AFC Grassroots Charter

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Bangladesh welcomed as latest silver member under AFC Grassroots Charter

Dhaka: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as the latest silver level member under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

First bestowed with a bronze membership in 2021, the AFC grassroots panel members paid a visit to the BFF headquarters in March and were pleased to see the remarkable strides made in recent years, meriting an upgrade to silver level recognition.

AFC Elite Youth Scheme renews Japan FA’s three-star membership

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

AFC Elite Youth Scheme renews Japan FA’s three-star membership

Tokyo: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s three-star membership under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme, recognising the nation’s continuous enhancement of its youth development landscape.

Alongside the JFA, a three-star renewal was also recommended for the JFA Academy Fukushima, while FC Imabari Academy became the first professional J.League club academy to achieve a three-star endorsement.

Focus on #U17AC at AFC Youth Online Session 2026

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Focus on #U17AC at AFC Youth Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Youth Online Session 2026 on Wednesday, marking the start of a series of virtual sessions aimed at analysing the performances of national teams and clubs in recent AFC competitions.

Attended by representatives from across the Continent, the event primarily focused on the emerging trends identified at the recently concluded AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ as part of efforts to better prepare Asia’s representatives for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November.

Korea Republic’s three-star status renewed under AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Korea Republic’s three-star status renewed under AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Jeonju: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its confidence in the Korea Football Association (KFA)’s continuous efforts to enhance its youth development landscape by renewing its status as a three-star member of the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Along with the KFA, the renowned Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Academy was also endorsed with a three-star membership.