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FFT receives B Level Membership in the AFC Coaching Convention

Thu, 19 May, 2022

FFT receives B Level Membership in the AFC Coaching Convention

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) has been awarded with the B Level membership in the AFC Coaching Convention for their efforts to raise the standards of coach education.

Led by renowned instructor Rovshen Muhadov, a former Turkmenistan national team player and head coach, the theory and practical sessions were held over two modules in November and December, 2021. He was supported by assistant instructors Dovlet Annayev and Eziz Annamuhamedov. 

Gianni Infantino praises the success of Asian football

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Gianni Infantino praises the success of Asian football

Manama: Gianni Infantino praised the success of Asian football during the 32nd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress, where he received wholehearted support for his candidacy in next year’s FIFA Presidential election.

Emphasising his close working relationship with AFC President and FIFA Senior Vice-President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the FIFA President pledged to keep working “side by side” with the AFC and said that continuity would bring even greater results, ahead of a most important year for football in Asia, with the FIFA World Cup™ kicking off in Qatar in just over 6 months from now.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/afc_congress/video/32nd_afc_congress_2022_-_highlights.html

AFC President praises Asian football family for spearheading road to recovery

Wed, 18 May, 2022

AFC President praises Asian football family for spearheading road to recovery

Manama: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reiterated his praise towards the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) for their commitment in charting the AFC’s steadfast and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic at the 32nd AFC Congress held virtually today.

The AFC President said: “As we take a moment to reflect, it is clear that the AFC, our members and our Regional Associations are well on the road to recovery.

Watch the 32nd AFC Congress 2022 Live!

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Watch the 32nd AFC Congress 2022 Live!

Manama: The 32nd AFC Congress 2022 will be held in Manama, Bahrain at 11:00 (UTC+3) on Wednesday, May 18.

The Agenda for the Congress can be viewed HERE.

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2022 set for fun-filled celebrations

Sun, 15 May, 2022

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2022 set for fun-filled celebrations

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 41 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) have pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2022 to bring smiles and cheers through the unifying force of football.

Over 31,000 participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities from across Asia are expected to join the annual football festival, ranging from small-sided games, virtual conferences and webinars organised by the AFC MAs. 

Two new development programmes launched to strengthen AFC MAs

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Two new development programmes launched to strengthen AFC MAs

Dushanbe: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today announced two new development programmes, which are tailormade and aimed at further strengthening the capacity of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) in growing the game more systematically across the Continent.

Chairing the 10th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the first-ever to be held in the Central Asian nation, the AFC President commenced the proceedings by extending his gratitude to the Tajikistan Football Federation for their warm welcome and hospitality.

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decision published

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decision published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made decision on a case.

For the full list of decision taken at the meeting on April 28, please see here.

Grassroots advocates share best practices in special online session

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Grassroots advocates share best practices in special online session

Kuala Lumpur: Grassroots practitioners in Asia joined the latest AFC Grassroots Special Online Session 2022 titled ‘The Priorities’ which was an avenue for Member Associations (MAs) to share and discuss best practices.

Attended by over 110 participants from 44 MAs, the session opened by sharing the objectives and mission of grassroots football in Asia.

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made decision on several cases.

For the full list of decision taken at the meeting on April 26, please see here.

Pioneering women’s officials hope historic achievement will be the first of many for female AFC referees

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Pioneering women’s officials hope historic achievement will be the first of many for female AFC referees

Pathum Thani: Having made history as the first female referee to take charge of an AFC Champions League™ match, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita sees a future where such achievements are a regular occurrence throughout Asian and world football.

Thursday’s Group G match between Melbourne City FC and Jeonnam Dragons took on extra significance with Yamashita, along with Assistant Referees Makoto Bozono and Naomi Teshirogi, becoming the first all-female trio of match officials to oversee the highest level of Asian men’s club football, having made similar history in an AFC Cup™ fixture in 2019.

Coach educators benefit from latest virtual session

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Coach educators benefit from latest virtual session

Kuala Lumpur: At least 140 participants joined the latest AFC Coach Education Special Online Session to discuss topics related to coach education while receiving updates on the AFC Coaching Convention and the A-Youth Diploma.

Participants from 41 Member Associations (MAs) also listened to interviews with former Danish FA Head of Coach Education, Peter Rudbaek and AFC Principal Coaching Consultant Wim Koevermans.