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Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Stronger support for AFC MAs and RAs underlined by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards uplifting its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised at the 35th AFC Congress 2025, which concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the outset, the AFC President conveyed the condolences of the Asian football family to the communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Palestine as well as those impacted in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquake which has tragically claimed more than 3,000 lives.

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Agenda of the 35th AFC Congress 2025 published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the agenda of the 35th AFC Congress, which will be held on 12 April, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The agenda of the 35th AFC Congress can be accessed here

AFC Congress elects two new members to the AFC Executive Committee

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC Congress elects two new members to the AFC Executive Committee

Bangkok: The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress concluded on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand with the AFC’s Member Associations electing by acclamation two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2023 to 2027 term.

Ms. Mijgona Mahmadalieva from Tajikistan was elected as the Female AFC Executive Committee member for the Central Zone whilst Mr. Chung Mong Gyu from the Korea Republic was elected as an AFC Executive Committee for the East Zone.

AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA

Bangkok: The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress underlined its resounding support for the Palestine Football Association (PFA) here in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.

With the AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the PFA, the 47-member Congress fully backed the PFA’s legitimate proposal to seek a swift and effective resolution, in line with the regulations and statutes of the AFC and FIFA, to the ongoing systematic violations of FIFA’s and AFC’s statutory objectives, and the horrendous loss of innocent lives in the ongoing war on Gaza that continues to dominate global headlines.

AFC Congress pays tribute to luminaries of Asian football

Thu, 16 May, 2024

AFC Congress pays tribute to luminaries of Asian football

Dr. Veronica Chan Yiu Kam, Zaw Zaw and Lim Kia Tong (posthumous) are the inaugural AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Award recipients

Bangkok; The AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards were presented today at a special ceremony during the 34th AFC Congress, reinforcing the Confederation’s commitment to recognise and honour those who have made transformative contributions to Asian football and, in the process, left a positive imprint on wider society.

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Bangkok: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth

Bangkok: The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football.

Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “The unparalleled success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is our collective moment of pride, made possible only through an unwavering dedication to progressing Asian football to the next level through unity, solidarity and cooperation.

Focus shifts towards the 34th AFC Congress 2024

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Focus shifts towards the 34th AFC Congress 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will elect two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2023 to 2027 term when it convenes at the 34th AFC Congress on Thursday, May 16, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Additionally, in a first for an AFC Congress, the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will present the AFC Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards, with the recipients to be announced after the 4th AFC Executive Committee meeting, scheduled for May 15, 2024.

AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the final list of candidates who will stand for election to the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024.

The final list of candidates is as follows:

AFC Female Executive Committee Member (Central Zone)

Ms. Mijgona Mahmadalieva (Tajikistan)

AFC Executive Committee Member (East Zone)

Mr. Mong Gyu Chung (Korea Republic)

Stage set for AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Stage set for AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s judicial bodies for the 2023 to 2027 term will be confirmed on Wednesday when the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) convene virtually for the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023.

In accordance with Article 22(e) of the AFC Statutes – Edition 2023, the AFC Congress will elect the Chairpersons, Deputy Chairpersons and Members of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, the AFC Appeal Committee and the AFC Entry Control Body upon the proposal of the AFC Executive Committee.

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AFC Executive Committee takes important decisions in first meeting

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

AFC Executive Committee takes important decisions in first meeting

Manama: The preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ gathered momentum today with the appointment of AFC Executive Committee and FIFA Council member Mariano Araneta, Jr. of the Philippines as the Chairperson of the Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup by the newly elected AFC Executive Committee in its first meeting chaired by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, in Manama, Bahrain.

The Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup advises and assists the AFC Executive Committee on matters relating to the AFC Asian Cup™ and is responsible for organising the flagship national team competition of Asia. The remaining members of the Committee will be confirmed in due course.

Meanwhile, members of the Committee also approved the AFC President’s proposal to appoint Mr. Zaw Zaw from Myanmar as the Senior Vice President of the AFC Executive Committee.