GFA receives valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Fri, 05 May, 2023

GFA receives valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Barrigada: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted an assessment visit to the Guam Football Association (GFA) as part of the AFC Women's Assistance Programme (WAP) from April 22-26, 2023, further underlining its resolve in becoming the leading Confederation in the world by maximising the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs), particularly in women’s football. 

During the course of the visit, AFC’s Head of Women’s Football, Bai Lili, met with officials of the GFA, including the Association’s President Valentino San Gil, General Secretary Joseph Cepeda, and Vice-President and Chairperson of Women’s Committee, Tina Esteves, to share the AFC’s Women’s Football Development Plan and provide the GFA with the right tools to develop women’s football in the country, through the AFC WAP.

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#ACL2022 Final 2nd Leg: What the teams need to do

Thu, 04 May, 2023

#ACL2022 Final 2nd Leg: What the teams need to do

Saitama: A 1-1 draw at King Fahd International Stadium in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final left both Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds with questions to be answered ahead of Saturday’s second leg at Saitama 2002 Stadium.

While Urawa have the relative advantage of an away goal, they will be fully aware of the need to make improvements on their display in Riyadh if they are to add to their two continental titles. For Al Hilal both a better performance and a better result are needed. The-AFC.com looks at areas where both sides need to improve going into the second leg.

Legend Abe set to boost Urawa’s title charge

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Legend Abe set to boost Urawa’s title charge

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds fans have every reason to be excited for the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final second leg encounter against Al Hilal SFC on Saturday.

Not only did the Japanese side show resilience in the first leg, salvaging a 1-1 draw after trailing at half-time, but former club legend, Yuki Abe will have the honour of escorting the teams with the coveted trophy during the march-in at the Saitama Stadium 2002. 

AFC Women's Football Day brings joy to girls throughout Asia

Thu, 04 May, 2023

AFC Women's Football Day brings joy to girls throughout Asia

Kuala Lumpur: Joined by its Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) celebrated another edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day through fun-filled activities designed to help young girls discover the joy of playing football. 

Join us at the-AFC.com as we highlight the activities undertaken by the Confederation’s MAs in their bid to promote and develop girls/women’s football throughout Asia.

4th AFC Coach Education Conference focuses on ‘Educating Tomorrow’s Coaches’

Wed, 03 May, 2023

4th AFC Coach Education Conference focuses on ‘Educating Tomorrow’s Coaches’

Kuala Lumpur: The 4th AFC Coach Education Conference officially drew to an end on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where over 100 coach tutors and Technical Directors from all over Asia convened to discuss the latest developments and best practices in coach education. 

With the theme of “Educating Tomorrow’s Coaches”, the event was marked by insightful lectures, workshops, interactive dialogues – all aimed towards achieving the collective goal of making football the number one sport on the Continent and ensuring the success of Asian teams at all levels on the biggest stages in the world.

Men's Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Myanmar; Timor-Leste 3-0 Philippines

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Men's Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Myanmar; Timor-Leste 3-0 Philippines

Phnom Penh: Indonesia were at their attacking best as they defeated Myanmar 5-0 in Group A of the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games Men's Football on Thursday.

Timor-Leste were equally impressive as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Philippines to keep their semi-final hopes alive.