AFC Grassroots Charter endorses IR Iran as latest gold member

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

AFC Grassroots Charter endorses IR Iran as latest gold member

Tehran: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) as the latest Member Association (MA) to achieve Gold Level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

With this milestone, the AFC Grassroots Charter now includes 11 Gold Members, alongside 11 Silver and 22 Bronze MAs.

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AFC Grassroots Online Session 2025 spotlights key role of coaches

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

AFC Grassroots Online Session 2025 spotlights key role of coaches

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the first Grassroots Online Session of the year on Tuesday afternoon, where the importance of fostering a conducive coaching environment was brought into focus.

Underlining the commitment of the Confederation to expanding the reach of the beautiful game across Asia, the virtually-hosted programme focused heavily on the impact of emotions in grassroots football and key qualities that make for an ideal coach.

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025 returns for 12th edition

Thu, 22 May, 2025

AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025 returns for 12th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s undeterred efforts to expand the reach of the beautiful game across the Continent were once again underlined as 42 Member Associations (MAs) joined in celebrating the 12th AFC Grassroots Football Day.

The 2025 edition of the event saw more than 31,000 participants commemorate the occasion, bringing to life the AFC’s philosophy of offering every individual, regardless of age, physical ability, or social circumstances, the opportunity to experience the power of football.

Myanmar FF’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Myanmar FF’s AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewed

Yangon: In recognition of the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF)’s steady efforts in developing its landscape of grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership.

First awarded with a Bronze membership in 2019, the MFF has, over the years, demonstrated its keenness to enhance its grassroots football programme through numerous avenues, including increased community engagement, organisation of youth competitions, and the provision of training resources for local coaches and players.

AFC Grassroots Review 2024 and AFC Elite-Youth Bulletin available now

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

AFC Grassroots Review 2024 and AFC Elite-Youth Bulletin available now

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Review 2024 is now available on the-AFC.com, capturing the various initiatives of the AFC and highlighting the immense hard work of its Member Associations (MAs).

Additionally, for the first time, accompanying the AFC Grassroots Review is the Confederation’s latest technical resource – the AFC Elite-Youth Bulletin, which aims to provide guidelines and support to the Confederation’s MAs in their efforts to enhance player development, both at the national and club levels.

Northern Mariana Islands FA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewal

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Northern Mariana Islands FA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Northern Mariana Islands Football Association (NMIFA)’s perseverance in developing the beautiful game has been recognised with the renewal of their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership.

First awarded in 2019, the renewal acknowledges the NMIFA’s continuous dedication and passion to grow the sport despite the economic challenges that come from being a small nation.