Lebanese FA’s vision for youth development earns AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star renewal

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Lebanese FA’s vision for youth development earns AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star renewal

Beirut: The Lebanese Football Association (LFA)’s continuous efforts to elevate youth football programmes have been recognised with the renewal of its status as a one-star member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s acclaimed Elite Youth Scheme.

Alongside the LFA, Athletico Football Club Academy also secured a one-star renewal, while Beirut Football Academy and Safa Football Club Academy became the latest clubs to be bestowed with one-star membership, following a virtual inspection conducted by AFC Youth Panel members on December 10, 2025.

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Spotlight on global trends at AFC Special Youth Online Session 2025

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Spotlight on global trends at AFC Special Youth Online Session 2025

Kuala Lumpur: In its quest to continue elevating youth development across the Continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Special Youth Online Session (Men) on Thursday.

The virtual event brought together technical specialists from across the AFC Member Associations to explore ways to strengthen youth football across Asia.

2025 AFC Special Awards recognise Asia’s finest in youth development

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

2025 AFC Special Awards recognise Asia’s finest in youth development

Kuala Lumpur: In recognition of the unwavering commitment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations to develop the future stars of Asian football, the AFC Special Youth Awards 2025 took place on the sidelines of the 4th AFC Grassroots Conference 2025.

Held shortly after the AFC Special Grassroots Awards, the-AFC.com offers a glance at the winners whose dedication to youth football continues to strengthen the pathway from grassroots to elite football across Asia.

Myanmar FF set for AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership renewal

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Myanmar FF set for AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership renewal

Yangon: The Myanmar Football Federation (MFF)’s commitment to enhancing youth development programmes in the country has been recognised with the renewal of its status as a one-star member of the landmark AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

During the visit, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s assessors met with several key members of the organisation, including MFF President Zaw Zaw, Technical Director Michiteru Mita, and Head of Youth Development Win Thu Moe.

Development priorities highlighted at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Development priorities highlighted at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The importance of robust youth development foundations was brought to the fore on Thursday afternoon at the 4th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2024/25.

Over a fruitful one and a half hours, 12 experts from across Asia came together in an online session organised by the AFC Technical Division to exchange ideas as well as receive the latest updates from the world of elite youth development.

PFF recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

PFF recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Philippine Football Federation (PFF)’s firm commitment to advancing youth development has been acknowledged with a one-star membership under the landmark AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

AFC Youth Panel assessors came away impressed by the PFF’s programmes, agenda and its stakeholders who displayed genuine enthusiasm, engagement and dedication to facilitating long-term improvements to its youth development ecosystem.