Asia's soccer governing body on Wednesday reiterated its warning to member associations to remain independent of third-party interference, saying it hindered the game's growth in the region.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) did not refer to any specific country or region, however Indonesia was suspended from international soccer in May after the government attempted to replace the country's soccer association and Kuwait was banned in October because of alleged government interference in the sport.

Mariano V. Araneta Jr, deputy chairman of the AFC taskforce, said member associations were being punished for actions that were outside their control.