Saudi Arabia continues to build partnerships with Ghana FA hook-up

December 12 – The increasingly rapidly evolving Saudi Football Association (SAFF) has signed another MoU with other international federations, this time with the Ghana FA.

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The memorandum of understanding will provide a framework for cooperation between the two federations "in all areas of the game, from grassroots to elite football, including youth and women's football", SAFF said.< /p>

The Saudis have growing international ambition and are currently the preferred bidders to host the 2027 Men's Asian Cup, and have also made a bid to host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. There is also a joint bid at the 2030 World Cup with Egypt and Greece.

SAFF recently signed MoUs with World Cup semi-finalists Croatia and the Singapore FA.

“We are delighted to establish this Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Football Association and create this partnership in the future,” said Al Misehal (pictured right). “The quality and talent of Ghanaian football is known around the world and we at SAFF want to work closely together to enable our youngsters to gain valuable playing experience while benefiting from their knowledge and strengths. keys. We look forward to working together in meaningful ways and opening up mutually beneficial opportunities."

The Saudis claim that 80% of the country's 35 million people play, watch and watch football. The country has developed a program aimed at achieving a top-20 world ranking for its men's team. Their surprise 2022 World Cup group win over Argentina was a step in the right direction, although they lost their next two group games following the euphoria of Argentina's victory.

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku (pictured left) said: "Ghana has a long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabia and it is right that we extend that level cooperation in football - an area that unites people".< /p>

"Our brothers in SAFF led by President Yasser Al Misehal have clearly demonstrated their desire to strengthen their football to reach the highest level and we also have the same vision so it is essential for us the partner in various fields of the game to achieve our goals and objectives.”

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