Prospects for Amateur Football Development in Azerbaijan Discussed at Presentation of "Amateur Football Environment" Report

The presentation of the report "Amateur Football Environment", prepared by FIFA's Global Football Development Department experts Raymondas Statkevičius and Gaioz Darsadze, was held in Baku.

Idman.Biz reports that the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) has released information about this.

The main purpose of the two-day event was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the existing amateur football environment in Azerbaijan, the structures operating in this field and their operating mechanisms, to assess the current situation, and to organize discussions on the development prospects of amateur football.

Within the framework of the event, AFFA Technical Director Jahangir Hasanzadeh presented the participants with statistical information on mass football and social projects implemented by the national association in cooperation with state institutions and non-governmental organizations. In addition, interactive group work was organized for the participants, an exchange of ideas was held on relevant topics, and practical approaches were discussed. During group discussions, local experience, international approaches and development opportunities were the main focus.

At the end of the event, AFFA Deputy General Secretary Elchin Mammadov thanked AFFA employees, representatives of cooperating state institutions and non-governmental organizations, club representatives, as well as coaches participating in mass football and social projects implemented by AFFA, for their active participation during the seminar.