Word from the Top: Specifications of the New President

Word from the Top: Specifications of the New President

Abdulaziz Al-Bukhari

Abdulaziz Al-Bukhari

2026/07/13 23:21

- Nominations will open for the presidency of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, succeeding Yasser Al-Mishal, who resigned after the Green's exit from the World Cup. Representatives from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation will attend the elections to monitor the process according to the FIFA-approved protocol to ensure fairness and integrity.

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- I hope the new president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation is someone from within the game and who has played it, because we need a figure skilled in technical matters, especially since regulations, administrative and financial governance, investment, and marketing are in good and promising shape. The new president must realize and give utmost importance to Saudi players, coaches, and referees to elevate their level so they can meet expectations and responsibilities, as this reflects on our football at the club and national team levels, and care for youth tournaments and teams and their players to rely on them in the 3034 World Cup hosted by our country. Some committees need screening and development, such as the Referees Committee and the Disciplinary and Appeals Committee, and there is no harm in seeking foreign expertise while giving opportunities to young Saudi talents. Personally, I hope Captain Sami Al-Jaber nominates himself for the presidency of the Football Federation due to his vast experience as a player, coach, administrator, and club president, and his fluency in several languages. I also nominate Dr. Captain Hatem Khaimi, as he was a leader of Al-Wahda team, represented the national team, headed Al-Wahda club, is a lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University, a media figure, and an excellent analyst. Enough of the waste from appointments, endorsements, and blocs; the victim is Saudi football and our national team, which is no longer able to win the Gulf Cup or Asian Cup and qualified for the World Cup through play-offs. We must learn from our mistakes, away from placating and favoritism.

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