AFC Referee Academy resumes Onsite Modules after two-year break

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

AFC Referee Academy resumes Onsite Modules after two-year break

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Academy this week resumed its first Onsite Modules since the height of COVID-19 in February 2020 by welcoming 44 participants to a five-day course geared towards producing Asian referees of world-class calibre.

Batch 4, from October 11 to 15, comprises men and women referees who will undergo hands-on training and mentoring on a range of technical topics and attend practical sessions that test their mental health, speed, agility, strength, conditioning, and active recovery.  

Shafie sets Qatar top four target

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Shafie sets Qatar top four target

Doha: Having successfully navigated a tough qualifying campaign, head coach Ibrahim Mohamud A Shafie has now set his sights on Qatar securing a top four finish in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023.  

Qatar finished as the Group C winners, securing top spot on the final day of the Qualifiers with a 4-1 win over Lebanon to conclude their campaign with 10 points. 

Osmera already charting Malaysia's Finals course

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Osmera already charting Malaysia's Finals course

Kuala Lumpur: Osmera Omaro will leave no stone unturned in his bid to prepare Malaysia for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Finals.

Malaysia produced a sensational performance in their final qualifying tie to defeat hosts Indonesia 5-1 to finish as the Group B winners on Sunday.

Foord powers Australia to maiden win over Denmark

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Foord powers Australia to maiden win over Denmark

Viborg: A Caitlin Foord brace and Katrina Gorry wonder strike saw Australia stage a second-half comeback to defeat Denmark 3-1 in an international friendly at the Viborg Stadium on Tuesday. 

It was the Matildas first away victory against European opposition since 2013, and their first-ever win over Denmark.

Steep learning curve for India in opener

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Steep learning curve for India in opener

Bhubaneswar: India's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2022 campaign got off to a rocky start as the hosts fell 8-0 to the United States in their Group A opener on Tuesday. 

Creating history as the first Indian women's team to feature in a FIFA Finals, it was a steep learning curve for Thomas Dennerby's side at the Kalinga Stadium.

AFC Referees Committee strengthens criteria and pathways for AFC Elite Referee Assessors and Instructors

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

AFC Referees Committee strengthens criteria and pathways for AFC Elite Referee Assessors and Instructors

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the Continent’s match officials continue to receive the highest standards of mentorship and guidance was further reinforced by the AFC Referees Committee at its sixth meeting held virtually today.

Chaired by His Excellency Du Zhaocai, the Committee approved several decisions aimed at elevating the current entry criteria and pathways for AFC Elite Referee Assessors and AFC Elite Referee Instructors, other than through the FIFA FUTURO III courses.