AFC Women’s Football Conference kicks off with 2024 Special Awards

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference kicks off with 2024 Special Awards

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today marked the return of the landmark AFC Women’s Football Conference after a hiatus of five years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Last held in 2019, the conference commenced with the annual AFC Special Grassroots Awards and AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards, honouring the relentless efforts of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) in nurturing the future generations of Asian football.

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Aalia AlRasheed: My dream is to empower women in football

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Aalia AlRasheed: My dream is to empower women in football

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of “It’s My Game,” the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on Aalia AlRasheed, Head of the Women’s Football Department at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and one of the driving forces behind the rapid growth of the women’s game in the Kingdom.

Her and SAFF’s efforts have not only transformed the landscape of women’s football in Saudi Arabia, but also set the foundation for the next generation of players, coaches and officials.

Football Federation of Cambodia gains valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Football Federation of Cambodia gains valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Phnom Penh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s undeterred commitment towards developing women’s football on the Continent reached yet another milestone when it conducted a visit to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, from July 19 to 22, 2024 under the AFC Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP).

With AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili at the helm, the WAP visit witnessed several significant meetings take place with key officials of the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC), including FFC Vice President Khiev Samet, FFC General Secretary Keo Sareth, and FFC Technical Director Shigeaki Ichikawa.

Haruna Takata: We’re excited and ready for the AFC Women’s Champions League™

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Haruna Takata: We’re excited and ready for the AFC Women’s Champions League™

Kuala Lumpur: With the inaugural edition of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ set to kick off next month, the-AFC.com highlights the inspiring journey of Haruna Takata, Chairperson of Japan’s WE League, one of the fastest-growing leagues on the Continent.

As a key figure in the WE League, Takata has become a driving force in women's football in the island nation and has dedicated herself to elevating the women’s game both domestically and internationally.

AFC WAP visit to PSSI focuses on upcoming changes in women’s football

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

AFC WAP visit to PSSI focuses on upcoming changes in women’s football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted a visit to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) as part of its Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP), further underlining the Confederation’s commitment towards elevating the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from July 4 to 6, the visit was led by AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili, who held several productive discussions with PSSI General Secretary Yunus Nusi and PSSI Executive Committee member and Head of Women’s Football Committee Vivin C. Sungkono to establish a blueprint for the future of women’s football in the island nation.