The President of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Walid Sadi, held several high-profile meetings on Friday with key figures in the global football community. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, aiming to strengthen cooperation and exchange views on pressing football matters.
According to an official statement from the FAF, President Sadi met with regional leaders from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
This gathering provided a platform for an in-depth exchange of perspectives on various issues concerning African football, allowing Sadi to articulate the Algerian FA’s vision and stance on these matters.
The statement further highlighted a significant meeting between President Sadi and FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger.
During this discussion, Sadi expressed the Algerian FA’s needs for technical support and outlined a strategy for nurturing young talent.
In his remarks, Sadi emphasized the importance of such collaborations for the advancement of football in Algeria. “Our aim is to create a robust framework for developing young players, and the expertise of someone like Arsène Wenger can be invaluable in this endeavor,” Sadi noted.
Wenger, renowned for his extensive experience in football management and development, acknowledged the potential within Algerian football and expressed his commitment to supporting its growth.
“I am looking forward to visiting Algeria soon, along with my team, to understand their needs better and to assist in creating a sustainable model for football development,” Wenger stated.
