Dushanbe, May 7 (BNA): Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation, today announced two new development programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the member associations of the AFC. Game development more systematically across the continent.
The AFC President, who chaired the 10th meeting of the AFC Executive Committee in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, the first of its kind ever to be held in the Central Asian country, has started the proceedings by expressing his gratitude to the Tajik Football Association, the AFC said. for their warm welcome and hospitality. his website.
Sheikh Salman also confirmed the appreciation of the AFC to the Masters after the recent completion of the group stage of the 2022 AFC Champions League, with appreciation for the efforts made by all the host countries to ensure that the AFC continues on its path towards presenting almost all of its competitions in 2022.
“Just last week, we completed the group stages of the AFC Champions League,” said the AFC President.
“We must express our sincere appreciation to our four central host federations – the Saudi Football Association, the Football Association of Thailand, the Football Association of Malaysia and the Vietnam Football Federation.
“After nearly two years, we also welcome the return of Asian Futsal as the AFC Futsal Championship qualifiers continue. Once again, thanks to our central hosts.
“Across the continent, the host country of the AFC Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, our crown jewel, have also been completed.
“The pandemic has tested our resolve like never before, but the Asian football family has continued to display incredible unity to transcend great adversity, so all credit must go to our averages and the CAF for their dedication.”
On his interest toward strengthening the foundations of the AFC MAs for greater success in the post-pandemic era, the AFC President announced two new programs focused on further development of the AFC’s Masters degrees.
He added, “The launch of our two new development programs – Advantage and Extra-Time – reinforces our commitment to our members.
“These programs will be complemented by improvement programs launched just six months ago. Both Extra-Time and Advantage are customized and designed for our aspiring and advanced members.
Above all, they underscore our desire to narrow the gap in Asian football, and raise the bar for competition across the continent.
“Dear friends, I am sure you will all agree that we are on the right path to emerge stronger from this pandemic, and I would like to thank you all for your overwhelming support.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently announced his intention to run for re-election in 2023 and Sheikh Salman warmly welcomed the offer.
The AFC and the Asian football family welcome the re-election of President Infantino and I can assure him today that we will stand united behind his candidacy.
“President Infantino has provided inspiring leadership to Asian and world football at a time of profound crisis and we are grateful to him for his unwavering support to the Asian football family,” added the AFC President.
Sheikh Salman also welcomed the newly selected South Asian Football Confederation (SAFA) member Jaswar Omar, President of the Sri Lanka Football Association, while thanking outgoing Regional Federation member Anura de Silva for his services to the AFC Executive Committee.
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