The visit included meetings with key QFA personnel, including General Secretary Mansoor Mohammed Al-Ansari, as well as members of the QFA Women’s Sports Council.

During the meetings, the QFA presented a robust blueprint outlining numerous projects in collaboration with stakeholders across the country, ranging from increasing the number of playing fields to refurbishing existing facilities.

The panellists were particularly pleased to note the rapidly growing interest among young girls in exploring the beautiful game, with several small-sided and 11-a-side matches having been organised over the past few months.

The AFC delegates also visited the Paris Saint-Germain Academy, where they met coaches and players from both the boys’ and girls’ U14 categories. With close to 2,000 youngsters enrolled, the academy impressed the experts with its state-of-the-art facilities and qualified coaching staff, who bring experience from Qatar and several renowned football institutions around the world.

Among the key objectives of its vision, the panellists lauded the QFA’s ambitions to increase the number of registered players and teams participating in grassroots football tournaments, improve player retention and introduce capacity-building opportunities for its staff.

Furthermore, they were reassured by the involvement of several important stakeholders, including Aspire Academy, the Qatar Olympic Committee, the Supreme Education Council, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as well as the provision of sufficient financial resources to support the planned initiatives.

 

On receiving the renewal, QFA General Secretary Mansoor Al-Ansari said: "We are proud of this achievement as it reflects the dedication of our team and its continued commitment to developing grassroots football in line with the highest Asian standards.

 

“We firmly believe that grassroots football is the foundation of a sustainable future for our game, and our focus remains on expanding participation, providing a safe and inclusive environment, developing coaching education, and nurturing young talent from an early age. Through continued cooperation with clubs, schools, and key stakeholders, we aim to inspire future generations and strengthen the long-term development of Qatari football.”