Shaikh Salman underlines AFC’s commitment to strengthen football in DPR Korea

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Shaikh Salman underlines AFC’s commitment to strengthen football in DPR Korea

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with the DPR Korea Football Association (DPRK FA) Vice President and AFC Executive Committee Member Han Un Gyong, on the sidelines of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022.

The AFC President reiterated the AFC’s support in elevating the standards of football in DPR Korea while also commended the efforts of the DPRK FA, most notably the performances of its women’s team who clinched the silver medal at the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games in China PR.

AFC President lauds football development efforts in China PR

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

AFC President lauds football development efforts in China PR

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today held a meeting with Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai, ahead of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022.

Shaikh Salman expressed his warm congratulations to President Song, who was elected to the role earlier this month at the 12th CFA Congress in Beijing, where four new Vice Presidents and a new 20-member Executive Committee were also elected.

Shaikh Salman reiterates AFC’s continued support to CTFA

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Shaikh Salman reiterates AFC’s continued support to CTFA

Doha: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today welcomed Wang Ling-Hsiang, President of the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA), at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, where the two engaged in a constructive meeting on a range of football-related matters.

At the outset, the AFC President congratulated President Wang on his successful election to the position in February and extended the Confederation’s wholehearted support towards the CTFA’s efforts to raise the standards of the game.

AFC President reinforces support towards Mongolian football

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

AFC President reinforces support towards Mongolian football

Doha: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today held a productive meeting with Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) President Bold Molomjamts at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 in Qatar. 

The AFC President congratulated newly elected President Bold Molomjamts on the overwhelming mandate that he received at the 12th MFF Elective Ordinary Congress in July this year, adding that his success was a fitting tribute to the belief of the Mongolian football community in his leadership.

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Doha: The ambition to relentlessly strive for more is one of the hallmarks of world-class players.

That was certainly on display from Saudi Arabian superstar Salem Al Dawsari and Qatari talisman Almoez Ali on Monday as they addressed the press on the eve of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022.

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Doha: A spectacular celebration of Asia’s finest will take place in the enchanting Qatari capital city of Doha tomorrow when the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 gets underway at 8pm local time.

Four years after it was last staged, the glitzy ceremony marks its return to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) football calendar at the state-of-the-art Al Mayassa Theatre, nestled within the impressive Qatar National Convention Centre that is renowned for its award-winning design.