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Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight falls on Shahrzad Mozafar, who is set to lead the Islamic Republic of Iran women’s futsal national team at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ Philippines 2025, taking place from November 21 to December 5.

Few names carry more weight in women’s futsal than Mozafar’s. A national icon in every sense, she famously guided IR Iran to their second Continental crown at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship™ 2018, cementing her status as one of Asia’s most respected coaches.

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.

A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Kuala Lumpur: As the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 kicks off in two weeks’ time, Kyrgyz Republic’s Veronika Bernatskaia takes centre stage in the latest edition of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign as she prepares to officiate as one of six Asian referees appointed to the competition.

Bernatskaia’s encounter with football may have started in the most conventional sense – joining her friends in school for a quick game and rising through the ranks to represent the national team eventually.

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Spotlight on #AWCL Finals at AFC Women’s Football Online Session

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Spotlight on #AWCL Finals at AFC Women’s Football Online Session

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Football Online Session successfully concluded on Tuesday, further highlighting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to developing the women’s game in Asia.

The session, held virtually, was chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by more than 90 representatives from 41 Member Associations (MAs).

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Wuhan: The third module of the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma Course concluded in Wuhan, China PR, on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in nurturing women’s coaching talent across Asia.

A collaborative initiative between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the programme is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

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