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Afghanistan Football Federation

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Afghanistan Football Federation
AFC
Short nameAFF
Founded1922; 103 years ago (1922)[1]
HeadquartersKabul, Afghanistan
FIFA affiliation1948 (77 years ago)
AFC affiliation1954 (71 years ago)
CAFA affiliation2015 (10 years ago)
PresidentMohammad Kargar
Websiteaff.org.af

The Afghanistan Football Federation abbreviated as AFF; Persian: فدراسيون فوتبال افغانستان is the governing body of football in Afghanistan, overseeing the organization, promotion, and regulation of all national teams and leagues. Established in 1922, the AFF joined FIFA in 1948 and became a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1954. The organization is headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan.

History

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The AFF has played a pivotal role in the development and popularization of football in Afghanistan, despite significant challenges posed by decades of political instability and conflict.

One of its most notable achievements came in 2013 when the Afghanistan national football team won the South Asian Football Federation Championship, marking the country’s first-ever international football trophy. This victory was widely celebrated as a unifying moment for the nation.

In recognition of its efforts to promote fair play and sportsmanship amidst adversity, the AFF was awarded the FIFA Fair Play Award for 2013. The award was presented at the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in early 2014.[2]

Women's football

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The AFF during the Islamic Republic era organized an Afghanistan women's national team.[3][4] However, women's football was banned after the Taliban takeover in 2021.

League system and domestic competitions

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The AFF operates Afghanistan's domestic football league system, including the Afghanistan Champions League, which was founded in 2021. The ACL features teams representing various regions of Afghanistan, aiming to foster talent at the grassroots level and promote unity through sport.

In addition to the Champions League, the AFF organizes tournaments and programs to support youth development and engage local communities in football activities. These initiatives are part of the federation's broader strategy to rebuild and strengthen football infrastructure in Afghanistan.

Board members

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Name Position Source
Afghanistan Mohammad Kargar President [5][6]
Afghanistan Behram Siddiqui General Secretary [5][6]
Afghanistan Abdul Haq Faizi Treasurer [5]
Afghanistan Mohammed Hashimi Media And Communication Manager [5]
Afghanistan Hamed Maiwand Technical Director [5]
Uzbekistan Usmon Toshev Team Coach (Men's) [5][6]
Afghanistan Delawar Khaled Chairperson of the Referees Committee [5]
Afghanistan Walid Allah Habibi Team Coach (Men's)
Afghanistan Delawar Khaled Head/Director of the Referees Department [5]
Afghanistan Hamed Maiwand Referee Coordinator [5]
South Korea Kim Jae Seok Team Coach (Men's)

Asian Football Confederation executive member

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Term Name Elected Until
1 Afghanistan Sayed Ali Reza Aghazada 2019[7]

Membership

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Organization Affiliation Notes
FIFA since 1948; 77 years ago (1948) —
AFC since 1954; 71 years ago (1954)
SAFF 2005–2015; 10 years
CAFA since 2015; 10 years ago (2015) Founding member

Presidents

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Presidency President Took office Left office Note
1 Mohammad Yousef Kargar[8] 2019 present winner of 2013 SAFF Championship
winner of FIFA Fair Play Award 2013

References

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  1. ^ Qadiry, Tahir (22 September 2012). "BBC News - Roshan Afghan Premier League a hit with fans". BBC News. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  2. ^ "FIFA Awards Afghanistan 'Fair Play Award For 2013'". Rferl.org. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  3. ^ Marzban, Omid (2007-09-13). "Afghanistan: Once Whipped By Taliban, Girl Makes Mark As Soccer Star". Rferl.org. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Women's football in Afghanistan". BBC News. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Member Associations". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-23.
  6. ^ a b c "The AFC.com - The Asian Football Confederation". The AFC. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  7. ^ "AFC Statement". the-AFC.
  8. ^ "AFF president | Afghanistan Football Federation Official Website". Archived from the original on 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
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