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The president of the first Asian Football Federation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, held Wednesday the annual awards ceremony of the AFC at the Center of Congresses and Exhibitions of Amman in Muscat under the patronage of SA Shehab bin Tariq Al Saeed, Adviser to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the presence of a large number of officials, sportsmen and leaders of Asian football.
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Ahim Al Khalifa has crowned Abdul Karim Hbadan of Qatar 's Al Sadd as Asian player of the year, while Wang Shuang won the best player award.
"We are celebrating tonight all the winners who work tirelessly to raise the standard every year," said AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. "Asian football continues to gain global success through its players, national teams and federations.
"I congratulate the winners and all the candidates, while thanking our Omani Football Federation and the Omani Government for organizing this historic celebration in the magnificent capital of Muscat.
Japanese coach Guo Oya was named Asia 's best coach of the year after leading Kashima Antlers at the 2018 Asian Championships, while the best coach of the national team was Assako Takakura. , who led Japan to the 2018 Asian Cup. This award is the sixth time in his history as a coach.
For his part, Ali Ashkar Hbadanzadeh confirmed Iran 's leading position in the futsal field after winning the Futsal Player of the Year title for the fourth year in a row.
Former Chinese President Zhang Jilong also won the Asia Diamond Award, the highest honor of the Confederation of Nations, after four decades of contributions and services to Chinese and Asian football.
"The real champions are my colleagues from Al Sadd and the national team, and this award will be an additional incentive for me to do more every time I enter the field. fans who continue to support us, "said Abdul Karim Hbadan after receiving the award.
The player helped Al Sadd reach the semi-finals of the 2018 Asian Champions League.
"I want to thank the Asian Football Confederation for this special award," said Wang Shuang, who is the third Chinese player to win the award after fellow countrymen Ziyazu and Bai Jie. "I also thank my colleagues and all those who are in the spotlight for China.
Zhang Jilong receives the Asian Diamond Award
AFC President Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, presented the Asian Diamond Award to former Acting President of the AFC, Zhang Jilong, thereby expressing Gyeong's status as the One of the most influential personalities in the history of football. Asian foot.
"I am delighted to see Jeelong again in Beijing and, on behalf of the AFC, I thank him for all he has done for Asian football and for the Continental Federation," said Sheikh Salman. "He deserves the prize that has already been awarded to a number of dignitaries who have provided excellent services to football.
"I am very honored to receive the Asia Diamond Award and I thank all the people who supported and encouraged me during my long trip to football," said Geelong, who was unable to travel to Muscat. .
"Together, we have overcome many challenges and I am pleased to see the stability, strength and unity of the AFC.It is a great source of happiness." I would like to thank my dear friend Naali Shaikh Salman and the members of the AFC Executive Bureau and the Asian Football Federation for this award, their continued support.
List of winners
AFC Challenge
Zhang Jilong (China)
Recognition Award from the President of the AFC
– Futoshi Ikeda (Japan)
– Wild Powers Team (Thailand)
Best National Union Award
– Advanced Union: Japan Football Federation
– Union on the rise: North Korean Football Association
– Aspiring Union: Mongolian Football Federation
AFC President's Award for Perspectives
Advanced Union: Chinese Football Federation
Rising Union: Singapore Football Association
Aspiring Union: Palestinian Football Federation
Best futsal player
Ali Ashkar Hasanzadeh (Iran)
Best Female Coach Award
Asaku Takura (Japan)
Best Men's Coach Award
Go Oia (Japan)
Best Player Award
Wang Shuang (China)
Best Player Award
Abdulkarim Hbadan (Qatar)
Special Recognition Award for Governors
Ali Reza Fagani (Iran)
Best Young Player Award
Saori Takarada (Japan)
Best Young Player Award
Turki Al-Ammar (Saudi Arabia)
Trophy of the Asian footballer of the year
Makoto Hasebe (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Japan
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