AFC turns the camera on its match officials for five-episode docu-series
October 27 – Asian referees are the focus of a documentary series with behind the scenes footage from the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, that was played last January-February.
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AFC warms up for 2023 season awards night in Seoul
October 28 – Asia will crown its highest achievers in Seoul tomorrow (Tuesday) night with 21 awards that will include the men’s and women’s player of the year titles.
Asia’s federation bosses head for Seoul for annual conference
October 23 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the line-up of speakers for its Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2024, which will take place from October 30 to November 1 in Seoul, South Korea.
AFC’s Academic Centre of Excellence launches new ‘Strategy and Planning’ course
October 15 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has added a new course to its range of educational training courses and qualifications run by its Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
AFC increases its firepower in fight against match-fixing with IBIA co-operation
October 7 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to combat match fixing in the Asian region.
AFC unveils nominees for 2023 Awards with Afif and Al Naimat replaying Asian Cup final
October 2 – Having battled against each other for their nations in the 2023 Asian Cup final in February, Jordanian striker Yazan Al Naimat and Qatar’s mercurial Arkram Afif will do battle again in the AFC’s Player of the Year awards.
AFC commends MAs for progress of statutes revisions and commitment to better governance
September 26 – The AFC’s Associations Committee noted that 44 Member Associations and all five Regional Associations have either completed or are in the midst of finalising their Statutes Revision process.
AFC builds on record digital successes with roll out into new club competitions
September 25 – The AFC is committing to a deeper and more engaged digital engagement strategy for its new club competition following the record numbers achieved for its national team competitions this year.
North Korea’s women beat Japan to win record-equalling third U20 World Cup
September 23 – North Korea’s return to international football post-pandemic has been nothing short of spectacular with the defeat of Japan 1-0 in the final of the U-20 Women’s World Cup to claim the tournament for a third time.
Saudi medical centre gains AFC medical centre of excellence recognition
September 18 – The AFC Medical Committee has approved Saudi Arabia’s Move Comprehensive Sports Medicine Centre as the latest AFC Medical Centre of Excellence at its third meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
AFC launches Fantasy Football and prediction games for its major competitions
September 16 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released a line-up of new digital interactions for the upcoming AFC Champions Elite season, headlined by a fantasy football app for the Champions League elite.
Thailand’s BG Sports buys into AFC club and 2026 qualifiers with 5-year broadcast deal
September 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new five-year media partnership with BG Sports which will see them broadcast AFC club and national team matches in Thailand.
AFC agrees regional deal for talabat covering new club competitions
September 12 – On-demand food and Q-commerce app talabat has become an Official Regional Partner of the AFC’s new club competition eco-system.
Iraqi telecoms leader Earthlink partners with AFC for 2026 qualifiers
September 5 – Telecoms provider Earthlink has become an Official Regional Partner for the AFC’s 2026 World Cup qulaifiers which kick off on September 5, 2024 and run until November 2025.
Aussie FA keeps domestic broadcast sales rights for AFC national competitions
August 29 – Football Australia have renewed their deal with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to sell broadcast rights in their own territory for all the AFC’s national team competitions from 2025 to 2028.
