Gianni Infantino, President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), met with members and the coaching staff of Afghanistan’s U-15 national football team.

During the meeting, Hafez Ahmad Jan Zadran, Technical Vice President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), briefed the FIFA President on the achievements and progress of football in the country, while also highlighting some of the existing needs within Afghanistan’s football structure.

Gianni Infantino welcomed the views and points raised during the discussion and reaffirmed his support for the development of football in Afghanistan. He also pledged to send a delegation to visit the Afghanistan Football Federation and assess the existing challenges and needs firsthand, with the aim of identifying effective measures to improve conditions and further advance football in the country.

The meeting represents an important step toward strengthening engagement and securing international support for the development of Afghan football. It also offers an opportunity to draw greater attention to the country’s potential, needs, and prospects for further growth.