VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan and General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu Attend AFC Conference in Tokyo
Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan and General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu will attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Conference for Presidents and General Secretaries of Member Associations and Regional Associations, which opens on 21 October in Tokyo, Japan.
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Over the two-day conference, delegates will discuss a range of key topics reflecting emerging demands in football governance and development. These include innovation and global trends in combating match-fixing; the essential qualities of football leaders in Asia; the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in strategy and operations; women’s football development and strengthening implementation capacity among Member Associations; strategic investment in refereeing; and strategic planning, standards and regulations within the AFC competition system.
Through discussions and professional exchanges, the conference aims to strengthen coordination between the AFC and its Member Associations, enhance governance capacity and promote the sustainable development of Asian football.
First held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2023, the conference has become an important annual AFC event, providing a platform for Asian football leaders to share experiences, keep abreast of emerging trends and discuss the future direction of football across the continent.
This year’s conference takes place as Asian football continues to make notable strides, with nine national teams set to compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, the AFC’s club competition structure continues to evolve and expand, with flagship tournaments including the AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Women’s Champions League, AFC Champions League Two and AFC Challenge League.
Following the conference, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan and General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu will attend the 2026 AFC Extraordinary Congress, scheduled for 23 October in Tokyo. President Tran Quoc Tuan will attend in his capacity as an AFC Executive Committee member.
