Asia’s daily football news brief

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s daily football news brief

Kuala Lumpur: Asian football never sleeps, and we’ve gathered the latest news from around the continent in one place.

In our final news brief of the week, we catch up with Lee Keun-ho in the final instalment of our AFC Champions League MVP Memories series, the latest league updates from China PR, India and Korea Republic and Bangladesh boss Jamie Day returns ahead of next month’s international friendlies.

Bahrain gear up for international friendlies

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bahrain gear up for international friendlies

Manama: The Bahrain national team began their three-week training camp on Tuesday, as they prepare for the three friendly matches next month.

Led by head coach Hélio Sousa, the squad of 26 players will undergo double shifts of training at the Al Ahli Club Stadium

Australia’s Duke determined to play a part in bringing glory to Al Taawoun

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Australia’s Duke determined to play a part in bringing glory to Al Taawoun

Buraidah: Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC welcomed Mitchell Duke last August, and the Australian striker has already played a role in making club history with his performance in the 2020 AFC Champions League. 

Al Taawoun resumed their ACL campaign on the back of consecutive defeats, but were able to squeeze into the Round of 16 for the first time, courtesy of Duke’s header in their final Group C tie against Al Duhail, eliminating the Qatari champions on a better head-to-head record.

The Asian Football Quiz – When They Were Young

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – When They Were Young

Kuala Lumpur:  Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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AFC Development Committee reinforces the unity and solidarity of MAs

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Development Committee reinforces the unity and solidarity of MAs

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today praised the Asian football family for demonstrating great unity during the COVID-19 pandemic and for standing together in solidarity amidst this period of uncertainty.

In a virtual meeting, chaired by Kanya Keomany, the AFC Development Committee unanimously agreed on the importance of ensuring that the AFC is in the best possible position to assist and protect its Member Associations in the long-term.

First Futsal course launched in Lebanon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

First Futsal course launched in Lebanon

Beirut: The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) showcased its commitment to develop futsal coaching in the country by staging the 1st Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course at the Al Kwathar High School, which was held over six sessions from October 16 to 25, 2020. 

The LFA General Secretary Jihad El Chohof, who was present during the launch, thanked the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraged the participants to learn from the instructors during the course.

BFA recognised as full member of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

BFA recognised as full member of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme

Kuala Lumpur: The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) is the latest Member Association (MA) to be endorsed as a full member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Youth Scheme for its structured competition system and comprehensive youth development strategy. 

BFA continues to underline its vision in youth development, which is to increase the pool of youth players in Bahrain and help them to become professional players capable of representing their national teams and playing abroad.