BFF ties with Saudi FA in development assistance

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in a bid to receive assistants in women's football development, technical development, football management, talent identification, and refereeing.

Kazi Salahuddin, the BFF president, and SAFF president Yasser Al Misehal signed on behalf of their respective federations in Doha on Sunday.

"The partnership with the BFF is part of Saudi Arabia's strong football drive and commitment to strengthen the existing ties with its Asian football family and support the development of the game. Key areas of the partnership will be centred around both youth and women's football," said a SAFF statement released by BFF.

"Bangladesh is an important partner to Saudi Arabia, and all of us could see during this FIFA World Cup the unbelievable passion they share for football. We hope to help transform that passion into further development opportunities to make football across our nations more competitive, featuring more and more youth," the SAFF president was further quoted in the press release.

The BFF president stated, "We are delighted to partner with SAFF, and we salute Saudi Arabia's recent progress and constant drive to improve football and sports in general, as evidenced by their win against mighty Argentina during the FIFA World Cup. 

"We hope to benefit from this partnership and offer a stronger platform for boys and girls to fulfil their football potential."