US EditionAsian Football Confederation to Launch Nations League Competition
The AFC Nations League aims to enhance competition and commercial prospects for 47 member associations by using FIFA international windows more effectively, AFC said.
- On Dec 21, the Asian Football Confederation announced it will introduce the AFC Nations League, agreeing the plan in principle at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters.
- Facing challenges with FIFA International Match Windows, the AFC said limited opponent availability, rising operational costs and logistical complexities hinder effective use, roughly modelling the plan on UEFA's Nations League.
- The AFC general secretary added that the AFC Nations League supports the development of the confederation's 47 Member Associations and `We aim to ensure consistent access to high-quality matches while addressing logistical and cost-related challenges faced by national teams`, Windsor John said.
- The AFC said the Nations League aims to improve competition standards and commercial opportunities for AFC member national teams, with no start date given after the Confederation of African Football's similar announcement.
- Committees and stakeholders will deliberate format and timeline, the AFC said, as UEFA's Nations League reshaped European qualification and could similarly affect Asia's fixture significance.
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AFC Unveils Nations League to Elevate Asian Football Competition | Sports-Games
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the introduction of an AFC Nations League to enhance competitive opportunities among Asian countries. This mirrors UEFA's successful 2018 Nations League model. Further details on structure and implementation will be provided after stakeholder consultations.
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The Straits TimesAsian Football Confederation to launch Nations League competition
"We aim to ensure consistent access to high-quality matches while addressing logistical and cost-related challenges faced by national teams," AFC general secretary Windsor John said on Sunday (Dec 21).
Soccer-Asian Football Confederation to launch Nations League competition
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Asian Football Confederation said on Sunday it will launch a Nations League contest in a bid to improve competition standards and commercial opportunities for national teams across the continent. Read full story
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