AFC ELITE YOUTH SCHEME

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.

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.

Uzbekistan FA to receive three-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme renewal

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Uzbekistan FA to receive three-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) is set to extend their status as a three-star member of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Elite Youth Scheme.

The UFA’s robust youth development programmes have resulted in impressive achievements at the age-group level, with the most recent being their triumph at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, adding to their maiden Olympic qualification last year.

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.

AFC Technical Committee approves key decisions to uplift standards of Asian football

Tue, 27 May, 2025

AFC Technical Committee approves key decisions to uplift standards of Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Technical Committee reinforced its focus towards further elevating the technical foundations of Asian football by approving a host of key strategic decisions at its third meeting held virtually today.

Led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, the Committee took the opportunity to congratulate the winners of the recently concluded Continental deciders, which include the newly crowned champions of the revamped men’s club competitions as well as the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™.

KFU’s AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership renewed

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

KFU’s AFC Elite Youth Scheme one-star membership renewed

Kuala Lumpur: The robust systems of excellence implemented by The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) to develop its future stars has been recognised with the renewal of its one-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Granted one-star membership in April 2020, the AFC youth panel assessors were particularly pleased with the significant progress made by the KFU in strengthening its elite youth football structures in recent times, with the strong sense of partnership with the AFC and FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme highlighted amongst the key areas of success.

Spotlight on Elite Youth Scheme expansion at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Spotlight on Elite Youth Scheme expansion at AFC Youth Panel meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) strengthened its commitment to elevating elite youth football in Asia as experts from across the Continent convened for the second AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2024–2025 term on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Taking place on the heels of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the meeting wrapped up a week of exchanging information and strategising future initiatives aimed at fostering football excellence across Asia.

Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Oman FA recognised with AFC Elite Youth Charter two-star membership

Muscat: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the Oman Football Association (OFA) as the eighth two-star member under the AFC Elite Youth Charter. The recognition makes the OFA the 24th Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the highly acclaimed charter.

With football being the most popular sport in the West Asian nation, the AFC youth panel assessors were impressed to witness a vibrant football culture, boasting a range of youth leagues and development programmes, supported by strong collaboration between the OFA and key stakeholders such as the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA), a platform dedicated towards providing children with an opportunity to compete against the best from across the country.

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Chinese Football Association earns two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Following a visit to the East Asian nation, the AFC Youth Panel assessors found the CFA to have established a sustainable development programme which is further strengthened by active support from the regional governments, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.