In their quest to broaden international relationships, Namibia Football Association (NFA) will soon pen down an agreement with the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
Responding to enquiries from The Namibian Sport, NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries has confirmed that preliminary discussions took place on the margins of the 76th International Federation of Football Associations (Fifa) congress in Vancouver, Canada.
“Thank you for your interest in covering the recent bilateral engagement between the NFA and PFF.
“The emphasis was on building long-term institutional ties to strengthen development pathways in both countries,” Vries says.
“At this stage, the PFF will provide a draft agreement for consideration, covering the topics discussed. The formal signing of the agreement is planned to take place in Miami during the upcoming Fifa seminar,” he adds.
He says the agreement document is not yet finalised, however, once the draft has been received and reviewed, the NFA secretariat will share the official version.
The 76th Fifa Congress was held at theVancouver Convention Centre on 30 April, gathering 210 of 211 member nations.
The meeting emphasised unity and anti-racism efforts in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which will see 48 teams competing.
RESOLUTIONS
Increased financial distribution: The Fifa Council approved a 15% increase in financial resources for the 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup. Preparation money rose to US$2.5 million (about N$42 million), with qualification money at US$10 million (about N$168.3 million) per team.
Iran participation confirmed: Fifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the World Cup, with matches occurring in the United States as scheduled.
2027 presidential election: Infantino announced he will run for a fourth term as Fifa president in 2027.
Afghan women’s team inclusion: The council voted to grant an Afghanistan women’s refugee team eligibility to play in international competitions.
Anti-racism pledge: The congress reaffirmed a commitment to fighting discrimination in football.
Palestinian-Israeli tension: Palestinian officials called for sanctions against Israel, while Fifa continued to navigate tensions over the involvement of Israeli teams.
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