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AFC Referee Academy conducts final advance onsite module for Batch 2019

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

AFC Referee Academy conducts final advance onsite module for Batch 2019

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials moved closer to achieving their goal of officiating at the biggest stages in world football when the AFC Referee Academy’s Batch 2019 concluded their ninth and final Advanced Onsite Module on Friday.

The Onsite Module, held from February 26 to March 1, saw 38 men and women referees undergo hands-on training and attend technical sessions covering a range of topics to evaluate their mental abilities, physical fitness, and other qualities befitting those of world-class match officials.

Participants benefit from landmark AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Participants benefit from landmark AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s drive to ensure its match officials continue to maintain their world-class standards reached a significant milestone when it conducted the AFC Women Referees & Assistant Referees Selection 2024 course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The course, which took place from February 19 to 22, saw 18 women referees and Assistant Referees from 14 AFC Member Associations (MAs) being evaluated on their theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and physical abilities.

High participation marks AFC Referees Recruitment 2024 course

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

High participation marks AFC Referees Recruitment 2024 course

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination to provide tailor-made support for its match officials to reach the highest level marked a significant milestone when the AFC Referees Recruitment 2024 courses were conducted for the Confederation’s men’s football and futsal referees in Kuala Lumpur, from February 19 to 21. 

The three-day football and futsal refereeing courses marked the final edition in its current form as it paves the way for an exclusive pathway to the AFC Elite Panel through the AFC Referee Academy starting in 2025.

Referee Assessment innovations set to be introduced at #AsianCup2023

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Referee Assessment innovations set to be introduced at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to strengthen its position as a model Confederation in developing world-class match officials was further underlined today with the launch of the Refereeing Online Platform, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

The latest milestone initiative equips Referee Assessors with a diverse array of tools, paving the way for a holistic enhancement of officiating standards in Asian football, whilst serving as a centralised platform for assessors to complete and submit their Referee Assessment Reports to ensure the highest professional standards. 

AFC Match Officials confirmed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

AFC Match Officials confirmed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Four of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials have been selected to officiate at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024, set to take place in Dubai from February 15 to 24, 2024. 

The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see Kuwait’s Abdulaziz Abdullah making his debut at the competition, where he will be accompanied by fellow debutant Ibrahim Yousif Abdulla Ahmed Alraeesi (main image) who hails from the host nation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Match officials gear up for #AsianCup2023 with Referees Seminar

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Match officials gear up for #AsianCup2023 with Referees Seminar

Kuala Lumpur: In preparation for their assignments at Asia’s greatest men’s football spectacle, a refereeing seminar was held this week for match officials who will be involved at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Referees Seminar, which began on Monday and concluded today afternoon, was attended by the 35 referees who were appointed last month for the Continental showpiece that takes place from 12 January to 10 February 2024.

AFC Referee Academy conducts first onsite module for Batch 5

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

AFC Referee Academy conducts first onsite module for Batch 5

Kuala Lumpur: In a bid to equip Asia’s match officials with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel both on and off the field, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted a five-day onsite module for Batch 5 of the AFC Referee Academy in September 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Taking place between September 25 and 29, the module was attended by 47 referees, both male and female, who underwent extensive training under the guidance of some of the most renowned instructors from across the globe. 

Asian officials benefit from valuable insights at the AFC Video Assistant Referees Course 2023

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Asian officials benefit from valuable insights at the AFC Video Assistant Referees Course 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Video Assistant Referees (VAR) Course 2023 in the capital city of Malaysia from August 26 to 30. 

Yet another indication of the AFC’s resolve towards establishing itself as a model Confederation, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, the highly interactive and engaging course was aimed towards assisting Asian referees reach the highest levels of officiating.

AFC Elite Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar 2023 concludes successfully

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

AFC Elite Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar 2023 concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to producing world-class referees was further underlined at the AFC Elite Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar 2023 which took place from August 17 to 19 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Spanning over three days, the seminar saw 11 participants from across the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) receive valuable guidance from some of the world’s most renowned Referee Instructors, namely Pedro Angel Galan Nieto from Spain, Malaysia’s Badrul Hisham Bin Kalam, and Seyedsadreddin Mousavi from the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

AFC Elite Futsal Referees Seminar 2023 provides valuable insights to participants

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

AFC Elite Futsal Referees Seminar 2023 provides valuable insights to participants

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) underlined its efforts to ensure that the Confederation’s match officials continue to perform at the highest levels on the world’s biggest stages when it concluded the AFC Elite Futsal Referees Seminar 2023 in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. 

The seminar, which spanned over five days, saw the Elite Futsal Referees participate in both theoretical and practical training sessions in a bid to enhance their skills and uphold the AFC’s ambition of becoming the leading Confederation in the world. 

AFC Referees Committee reiterates ambitions to develop world-class AFC match officials

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

AFC Referees Committee reiterates ambitions to develop world-class AFC match officials

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the world-class standards of Asian refereeing was reinforced today at the first meeting of the AFC Referees Committee for the term 2023-2027.

Led by Chairperson Hany Taleb B S Al-Raeesi, the Committee approved the establishment of the AFC Elite Video Match Officials Panel, which will be tasked to ensure that the AFC’s Video Match Officials (VMOs) are evaluated through a more stringent and precise process prior to their appointments to the AFC competitions.

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Course marks return ahead of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Course marks return ahead of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023

Pattaya: The match officials for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 that kicks off tomorrow are ready to go after successfully completing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Referees Course on Wednesday.

Held for the first time since 2019, the five-day course took place from March 11 to 15 in the Thai city of Pattaya, which will host the 10th edition of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ from March 16 to 26.