AFC Youth Online Session 2025 focuses on emotional wellness

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

AFC Youth Online Session 2025 focuses on emotional wellness

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) once again underlined its steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams when it conducted the AFC Youth Online Session 2025 on Thursday.

The session, attended by almost 120 participants from 41 Member Associations (MAs), began with a brief update on the status of the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme, which currently endorses 27 members.

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#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).

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Panel for the 2024-2025 term met virtually on Thursday to exchange ideas and devise strategies for advancing elite youth football in Asia, once again reinforcing the Confederation’s ambitions to create pathways of excellence for the Continent’s future stars.

Attended by experts from across Asia, the AFC Youth Panel meeting was an excellent opportunity for participants to share updates on the progress of development programmes in their respective Member Associations (MAs).

AFC Grassroots Charter endorses IR Iran as latest gold member

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

AFC Grassroots Charter endorses IR Iran as latest gold member

Tehran: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) as the latest Member Association (MA) to achieve Gold Level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

With this milestone, the AFC Grassroots Charter now includes 11 Gold Members, alongside 11 Silver and 22 Bronze MAs.

AFC Grassroots Online Session 2025 spotlights key role of coaches

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

AFC Grassroots Online Session 2025 spotlights key role of coaches

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the first Grassroots Online Session of the year on Tuesday afternoon, where the importance of fostering a conducive coaching environment was brought into focus.

Underlining the commitment of the Confederation to expanding the reach of the beautiful game across Asia, the virtually-hosted programme focused heavily on the impact of emotions in grassroots football and key qualities that make for an ideal coach.

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025 returns for 12th edition

Thu, 22 May, 2025

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025 returns for 12th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s undeterred efforts to expand the reach of the beautiful game across the Continent were once again underlined as 42 Member Associations (MAs) joined in celebrating the 12th AFC Grassroots Football Day.

The 2025 edition of the event saw more than 31,000 participants commemorate the occasion, bringing to life the AFC’s philosophy of offering every individual, regardless of age, physical ability, or social circumstances, the opportunity to experience the power of football.

Myanmar FF’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Myanmar FF’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Yangon: In recognition of the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF)’s steady efforts in developing its landscape of grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership.

First awarded with a Bronze membership in 2019, the MFF has, over the years, demonstrated its keenness to enhance its grassroots football programme through numerous avenues, including increased community engagement, organisation of youth competitions, and the provision of training resources for local coaches and players.