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AFC Coach Educators Club set to bolster development of Asian coaches

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

AFC Coach Educators Club set to bolster development of Asian coaches

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) marked yet another milestone in its quest to make football the number one sport on the Continent with the launch of the AFC Coach Educators Club on Thursday.

Introduced via videoconference, the initiative—first mentioned in March’s AFC Coach Education Panel meeting—will seek to guide AFC Member Associations (MAs) in realising the potential of aspiring coaches through progressive coach education, while supporting frontline technicians in their continuous professional development.

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Star-studded cast headlines AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the 11th AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2026 on Wednesday, bringing together technical staff from across Asia’s leading clubs to examine the latest trends shaping club football.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the online forum featured an illustrious line-up, including Al Nassr FC head coach Ange Postecoglou, former England manager Roy Hodgson and former Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting charts new coaching pathways

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting charts new coaching pathways

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Panel convened on Tuesday to chart the way forward for enhancing coach education standards across the Continent.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual meeting saw AFC Coach Education Panel members engage in dynamic discussions, with a special focus on the latest developments in the AFC Coaching Convention, as well as the objectives for 2027.

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

#ACLElite in focus at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2026

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Online Session 2026 took place on Tuesday as part of an ongoing series of virtual programmes designed to enhance the football development landscape across Asia.

Following sessions examining key trends identified at the AFC’s youth national team competitions as well as the AFC Women’s Champions League™, this online event primarily focused on the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, which concluded in April with Al Ahli Saudi FC defending their crown by defeating FC Machida Zelvia in the Final.

New AFC initiatives to further bolster coach development

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

New AFC initiatives to further bolster coach development

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the coach education landscape across the Continent with the announcement of two significant initiatives on Tuesday.

Chairing the AFC Coach Education Panel’s first meeting of the 2026/27 term, AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh confirmed that two key developments are set to take place: updates to the AFC Coaching Convention’s Regulations & Guidelines and the introduction of the Coach Educators’ Club Initiative.

AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 explores fitness innovations in the modern game

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 explores fitness innovations in the modern game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the AFC Fitness Coaching Tutors Online Session 2025 on Thursday, underscoring the importance of enhancing fitness in football through education and coaching.

Held virtually, the event was attended by fitness coaches from across Asia who exchanged insights and ideas on the role of fitness coaches amid the demands of the modern game and its rapidly increasing intensity.

Spotlight on goalkeeping trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Spotlight on goalkeeping trends at AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its commitment to enhancing technical development by hosting the AFC Coach Education Online Session 2025 on Tuesday, to discuss the rapidly evolving role of goalkeepers in the modern game.

The virtual programme was attended by 102 coach educators and goalkeeping experts, who had the opportunity to hear from global experts such as former Celtic FC and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Patrick Bonner, as well as Pascal Zuberbühler, who has plied his trade for several reputed clubs in Europe, including Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, and FC Basel. Both appeared in Euro and World Cup Final Tournaments.

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.

A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting focuses on future pathway for success

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

AFC Coach Education Panel meeting focuses on future pathway for success

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to advancing coaching excellence in Asia was further reinforced when the AFC Coach Education Panel convened virtually on Thursday.

Bringing together leading coach education experts from across the Continent, the meeting addressed a wide range of topics, including the expansion of the AFC Coaching Convention, strengthening existing collaborations, and evaluating ongoing courses in several AFC Member Associations (MAs).

5th AFC Coach Education Conference inspires brighter future

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

5th AFC Coach Education Conference inspires brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 5th AFC Coach Education Conference successfully concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further underlining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to ensure the success of Asian teams on the global stage.

The three-day conference was marked by a series of insightful lectures covering a range of topics integral to the advancement of coach education programmes across the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Kuala Lumpur: The 5th AFC Coach Education Conference commenced on Tuesday, bringing together more than 100 tutors from across the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) in the Malaysian capital city to chart the way forward for the Continent’s coaches.

Under the theme of “Shaping the Future of Coach Education”, the three-day conference in Kuala Lumpur will see experts from across the globe offer their insights into guiding MAs to meet the requisites of the landmark AFC Coaching Convention.

#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).