Kuwait FA earns AFC Grassroots Charter silver membership

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Kuwait FA earns AFC Grassroots Charter silver membership

Kuwait City: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the Kuwait Football Association (KFA)’s efforts to enhance its grassroots football landscape with a Silver-level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

A Bronze member since September 2019, the KFA is now the 13th MA to hold Silver status following this upgrade.

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AFC Grassroots Online Session 2026 explores pathways for player development

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

AFC Grassroots Online Session 2026 explores pathways for player development

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the reach of grassroots football across Asia when it conducted the AFC Grassroots Online Session 2026 on Tuesday.

The virtual event, chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, explored several key topics integral to the growth and development of grassroots football in Asia, with a focus on creating sustainable pathways for young footballers to develop.

AFC Grassroots Panel outlines key priorities to grow the Asian game

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

AFC Grassroots Panel outlines key priorities to grow the Asian game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Panel convened virtually for its second meeting of the 2026-2027 term on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and focused on expanding the reach of the beautiful game and strengthening grassroots football development across the Continent.

Singapore's AFC Grassroots Charter gold membership renewed

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Singapore's AFC Grassroots Charter gold membership renewed

Singapore: The Football Association of Singapore (FAS)'s continued efforts to strengthen its grassroots football landscape have been recognised with the renewal of its gold level membership under the acclaimed Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter.

First bestowed with the honour in 2022, the endorsement comes after members of the AFC Grassroots Panel visited the FAS headquarters last month to conduct strategic meetings and observe the various initiatives implemented across the Southeast Asian nation to encourage wider participation in the beautiful game.

AFC Coach Educators Club set to bolster development of Asian coaches

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

AFC Coach Educators Club set to bolster development of Asian coaches

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked yet another milestone in its quest to make football the number one sport on the Continent with the launch of the AFC Coach Educators Club on Thursday.

Introduced via videoconference, the initiative—first mentioned in March’s AFC Coach Education Panel meeting—will seek to guide AFC Member Associations (MAs) in realising the potential of aspiring coaches through progressive coach education, while supporting frontline technicians in their continuous professional development.

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the 11th AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026 on Wednesday, bringing together technical staff from across Asia’s leading clubs to examine the latest trends shaping club football.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the online forum featured an illustrious line-up, including Al Nassr FC head coach Ange Postecoglou, former England manager Roy Hodgson and former Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa.