Record number of students begin AFC Football Management Certificate journey

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Record number of students begin AFC Football Management Certificate journey

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Management Certificate (FMC) online programme today kicked-off with a record number of 49 participants as the landmark programme follows in its predecessors’ footsteps to produce future leaders. 

The 3rd edition of the FMC saw participants from 27 AFC Member Associations (MAs), four Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders representing seven countries across the Asian continent commence a five-month educational journey that will culminate in them being equipped with the necessary expertise to enhance the professional landscape of Asian football.

Abdulrahman boost for UAE ahead of Asian Playoff against Australia

Mon, 30 May, 2022

Abdulrahman boost for UAE ahead of Asian Playoff against Australia

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates received a major boost ahead of their AFC Asian Qualifiers Road to Qatar Playoff clash against Australia as talisman Omar Abdulrahman made his first international appearance in over two years.

The 2016 AFC Player of the Year came off the bench at half time in the UAE’s 1-1 friendly draw against The Gambia on Sunday as head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena tested 24 players in preparation for June 7’s crunch encounter.

All eyes on the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 as Asia’s future stars battle for supremacy

Sun, 29 May, 2022

All eyes on the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 as Asia’s future stars battle for supremacy

Tashkent: Asia’s brightest emerging talents will battle for Continental glory when the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, for the first time ever in the Central Asian region.

The AFC U23 Asian Cup has served as a launch pad for some of the biggest icons in Asian and world football, which include Japanese and Liverpool ace Takumi Minamino, Iranians Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Beiranvand as well as AFC Asian Cup™ UAE 2019 winner and top goal scorer Almoez Ali of Qatar, with the 2022 edition well poised to unearth a new generation of future household names.

Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Group D Teams

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Group D Teams

Tashkent: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off on Wednesday with the 16 teams finalising their preparations. 

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's rising stars set to vie for the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group D cast, featuring a former champion, a two-time runners-up, a former quarter-finalist and a debutant side eager to make an impression.

Late goals secure Jordan victory over India

Sun, 29 May, 2022

Late goals secure Jordan victory over India

Doha: Jordan struck twice in the final minutes to defeat India 2-0 in an international friendly on Saturday.

Both teams are preparing for the final round of AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers, scheduled for June 8-14.

Western United upset Melbourne City to win A-League Grand Final

Sun, 29 May, 2022

Western United upset Melbourne City to win A-League Grand Final

Melbourne: Western United stunned defending champions Melbourne City 2-0 to win the A-League Grand Final on Saturday and lift the silverware in only their third season as a professional club.

The Melbourne-based United only joined the league in the 2019-20 campaign as an expansion club and were in their maiden decider.