25/04/2026
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25/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 25: Head of the Kuwait Football Association, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef, departs today for Vancouver, Canada, after receiving an official invitation from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to attend the FIFA Congress 2026.
The visit programme begins on April 28 with participation in the Asian Football Confederation Congress, followed by the FIFA Congress on April 30, which will gather representatives from football associations around the world.
Sheikh Al-Yousef will be accompanied by board members Ayman Al-Hussaini and Dr. Ahmed Ajab, as part of Kuwait’s official delegation attending the global football event.
Meanwhile, the Kuwait Football Association is awaiting FIFA’s approval regarding the formation of exceptional election and appeals committees, following the expiry of the current electoral committee’s mandate, which has disrupted its ability to continue its duties.
The association had opened nominations for board elections from April 5 to 14, with voting scheduled for May 20. However, the end of the electoral committee’s term has raised concerns over possible delays, prompting clubs to step in to ensure the process continues smoothly.
Nine clubs — Kuwait Club, Kazma, Al-Nasr, Al-Sulaibikhat, Al-Sahel, Burgan, Al-Yarmouk, Al-Shabab, and Al-Jahra — sent an official letter to the federation stating that the committee had lost its legal standing, urging activation of Article (49) of the statutes, which allows the general assembly majority to request FIFA intervention to form a new supervisory committee.
In contrast, six other clubs — Qadsia, Al-Salmiya, Al-Arabi, Khaitan, Al-Tadamon, and Al-Fahaheel — also submitted a request to FIFA calling for the establishment of an exceptional electoral committee.
The nomination process has already concluded, with Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef elected unopposed as president, while Dalaal Al-Mudhaf secured the women’s seat by acclamation. The vice-presidency will see a four-way contest, while multiple candidates will compete for the remaining board seats.
By Khaled Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
