AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams on the world’s biggest stages was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Emotions in Football Online Session on Tuesday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session was attended by 125 representatives from 39 Member Associations (MAs) and featuring a line-up of experts such as Education 4 Peace Founder and Director Mark Milton and Qatar Aspire Academy’s Head of Football Neurophysiology Maria Ruiz de Ona.

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Singapore: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development programmes.

AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport, reached yet another significant milestone when as many as 43 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024.

This year, almost 45,000 participants spanning the length and breadth of Asia, and across age-groups, social backgrounds, and abilities, are expected to join in the celebration, upholding the Confederation’s ambitions to encourage mass participation.

Star-studded 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 ends on high note

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Star-studded 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 ends on high note

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Vision to ensure the success of the Continent’s  teams and players reached yet another milestone when the highly anticipated 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 concluded successfully on Thursday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. 

Elite coaches and their technical staff from across Asia came together to devise a blueprint for the way forward for Asian teams against the backdrop of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ which concluded earlier this year. 

#AsianCup2023 takes centre stage at 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024

Tue, 07 May, 2024

#AsianCup2023 takes centre stage at 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024

Kuala  Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering dedication to ensure the continuous success of Asian teams on the world stage reached yet another milestone when the 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference kicked off on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. 

Under the theme of “AFC Asian Cup 2023™- The National Coaches’ Perspective”, the three-day conference aims to provide national team coaches as well as other members of the technical staff of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) with the opportunity to reflect on the learnings from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

AFC Grassroots Review 2023 now available

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

AFC Grassroots Review 2023 now available

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Grassroots Review 2023 is now available on the-AFC.com, recapping the various initiatives of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) that have significantly contributed to expanding the influence of the beautiful game among thousands of youngsters across Asia.

A major highlight of the publication is the Big Interview with Japan’s Masakatsu Setowaki, who was recognised as the Best Grassroots Leader at the AFC Special Grassroots Awards last year. The interview provides a deep dive into Setowaki’s inspiring journey of establishing multiple football clubs and competitions for students with disabilities in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan.