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Kuwait Football Association delegation attends 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay

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17/05/2025

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17/05/2025

KFA representatives Osama and Al-Husseini.

KUWAIT CITY, May 17: A delegation from the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) took part in the 75th FIFA Congress, held on May 15 in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. The KFA was represented by Osama Hussein, Vice President for Technical Affairs, and Ayman Al-Husseini, a member of the Board of Directors.

Osama Hussein actively participated in the official voting process on various resolutions presented during the congress. Meanwhile, Ayman Al-Husseini was selected as one of three observer representatives to oversee the electronic voting process, underscoring FIFA’s commitment to transparency and integrity.

On the sidelines of the event, the Kuwaiti officials held key meetings with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, as well as several other prominent sports figures. Discussions focused on strategies to advance Kuwaiti football, enhance its regional and international presence, and explore new development opportunities.

The Congress agenda covered several important topics, including:

The FIFA Annual Report

A review of 2024 activities and events

The financial statements for the previous year

Elections for members of FIFA’s Disciplinary, Ethics, Appeals, Governance, Audit, and Compliance Committees

The event reaffirmed Kuwait’s active role in global football governance and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its position within the international football community.