PFF NC signs MoU with Saudi federation

LAHORE: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) in order to establish a collaborative framework between the two federations.

The MoU was signed by the PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik and SAFF chief Yasser Al Misehal in Saudi Arabia. “The significant occasion witnessed the presence of SAFF’s General Secretary Ibrahim Alkassim and NC member Saud Hashimi. This MoU marks a historic milestone in Pakistani football, signifying the first-ever collaboration of its kind. The agreement comes to fruition after six months of dedicated efforts of NC led by Chairman Haroon Malik,” the PFF NC statement said.

“The MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework between the PFF and SAFF. The primary object is to foster strong ties for the mutual benefit, promotion, growth and success of football in both federations,” the statement said. “Both the federations plan to present a comprehensive calendar for 2024, focusing on the women’s national team and men’s youth national teams.

The goal is to explore opportunities for playing friendlies in either Saudi Arabia or Pakistan, enhancing international exposure and competitive experience. They commit to coordinating virtual calls between their respective sporting departments.