AFC to help leagues raise standards, competitiveness

SINGAPORE - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will send inspectors to domestic leagues around the region with the aim of raising standards and producing world-class teams.

The inspectors will visit 11 countries on the continent to assess the state of their domestic leagues, clubs and stadia and provide suggestions for improvement.

The project is a continuation of last year's efforts to raise the level of professionalism in Asian football.