Omar Khrbin and Samantha Kerr have been named as the top players in Asia at the glittering AFC Annual Awards held in Bangkok
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
said: “We are grateful to FA Thailand for providing such a fantastic
setting here at Aksra Theatre for the highlight of the Asian football
calendar, the AFC Annual Awards.
“Tonight, united under the banner of One Asia, One
Goal, we are celebrating another year of Asian football development, in
technical terms, in refereeing, in social responsibility. Women and
men, boys and girls have made Asia proud through their dedication to
football again this year, across the Continent.
The winners of the AFC Annual Awards 2017 are:
AFC Diamond of Asia: Yousuf Al Serkal (UAE)
AFC Dream Asia Award: Japan Football Association
AFC Member Association of the Year
- Inspiring: Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
- Developing: Vietnam Football Federation
- Aspiring: Afghanistan Football Federation
AFC President Recognition Award for Grassroots Football
- Inspiring Member Association: Chinese Football Association
- Developing Member Association: Football Association of Singapore
- Aspiring Member Association: Bhutan Football Federation
AFC Futsal Player of the Year: Aliasghar Hasanzadeh (IRN)
AFC Coach of the Year
- Women: Asako Takakura (JPN)
- Men: Takafumi Hori (JPN)
AFC Women’s Player of the Year: Samantha Kerr (AUS)
AFC Player of the Year: Omar Khrbin (SYR)
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