5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

5th AFC Coach Education Conference aims to strengthen Continent’s tacticians

Kuala Lumpur: The 5th AFC Coach Education Conference commenced on Tuesday, bringing together more than 100 tutors from across the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) in the Malaysian capital city to chart the way forward for the Continent’s coaches.

Under the theme of “Shaping the Future of Coach Education”, the three-day conference in Kuala Lumpur will see experts from across the globe offer their insights into guiding MAs to meet the requisites of the landmark AFC Coaching Convention.

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Latest Coaches Circle shines spotlight on Kevin Muscat

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Latest Coaches Circle shines spotlight on Kevin Muscat

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest edition of Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com, the spotlight is on Australia’s Kevin Muscat, current head coach of reigning Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port.

After hanging his boots up, Muscat stepped into the role of Melbourne Victory manager, where he had previously played for over five years, and in just his second year in charge, led the team to an impressive A-League premiership-championship double.

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Wuhan: The third module of the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma Course concluded in Wuhan, China PR, on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in nurturing women’s coaching talent across Asia.

A collaborative initiative between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the programme is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting focuses on enhancing development pathways

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting focuses on enhancing development pathways

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to maximising the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) when it conducted the AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting on Thursday.

Taking place virtually, the panel meeting saw technical experts from across Asia convene to discuss strategies for advancing coach education and technical development on the Continent.

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.

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.