UAF begins collaboration with Saudi Arabian Football Federation

09.11.2024 10:00

The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) team made a working trip to Saudi Arabia to discuss new avenues of cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. During the meeting with the federation's leadership, UAF representatives learned about the country's educational football projects and the development systems for youth and women's football.

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As part of the visit, the delegation toured academies that are actively working on developing future players and providing football-focused education for children. A visit to an academy that is still under construction was also organized.

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A key outcome of the visit was the signing of a memorandum of understanding, which outlines the exchange of experience between the two countries. As part of this cooperation, matches between national teams and friendly encounters between women's teams are also planned.

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Furthermore, the Ukraine U-21 team received an invitation to participate in a prestigious tournament in Saudi Arabia, offering the young players an opportunity to gain experience by competing against leading teams from the region.