Alkass Digital
A spectacular celebration of Asia’s finest will take place in the enchanting Qatari capital city of Doha tomorrow when the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 gets underway at 8pm local time.
Four years after it was last staged, the glitzy ceremony marks its return to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) football calendar at the state-of-the-art Al Mayassa Theatre, nestled within the impressive Qatar National Convention Centre that is renowned for its award-winning design.
Hosts Qatar will welcome a star-studded cast comprising the brightest footballing luminaries of the Continent as they are honoured at the 27th edition of the Awards, leading into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ between 12 January to 10 February, 2024.
The evening will kick off with a poignant tribute to the late Saoud Al Mohannadi of Qatar, whose immense contributions to the development of Asian football will be recognised with the prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia accolade.
A further 17 award winners will be crowned, including the highly anticipated AFC Player of the Year and AFC Women’s Player of the Year, as the remarkable achievements of Asia’s players, coaches, Member Associations and Regional Associations are brought to the fore.
Hosted by renowned sports presenters John Dykes and Seema Jaswal, the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, to be presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM, is set to be an unforgettable night.
The award categories by order of sequence are:
AFC Diamond of Asia
AFC Member Association of the Year (Ruby, Gold, Diamond, Platinum)
AFC Regional Association of the Year
AFC President Recognition Awards for Grassroots Football (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
AFC Coach of the Year (Women's)
AFC Coach of the Year (Men's)
AFC Futsal Player of the Year
AFC Women’s Player of the Year
AFC Player of the Year
The following award categories will be announced at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 and presented at another special event:
AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women's)
AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men's)
AFC Asian International Player of the Year
AFC Referees’ Special Awards