Youth development to be boosted by new AFC academy network

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Youth development to be boosted by new AFC academy network

Kuala Lumpur: In a move that underlines its dedication to elevating youth development systems across the Continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is set to implement a new initiative to further bolster collaboration among youth academies.

Announced during the 1st AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the 2026–2027 term on Thursday, the AFC Youth Academy Network intends to bring together youth academy directors from well-established professional clubs in Asia with the aim of stimulating more dialogue between AFC and the clubs’ elite-youth departments, increasing promotion and development of the AFC’s Elite Youth Scheme, and fostering deeper cooperation between national youth teams and the clubs.

FFC’s youth development drive recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

FFC’s youth development drive recognised with AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership

Phnom Penh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) as the latest one-star member under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

The endorsement followed an on-site assessment by AFC Youth Panel members, who were pleased to note the Federation’s commitment to the long-term improvement of its youth football landscape.

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.

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.