Revolutionizing African Football: Agents’ Role and New Conference

President’s Call for Structured Agents’ Framework

In a speech at a recent conference, Michael Soudi, President of the African Football Association, stressed the importance of structuring the role of football agents in Africa.

It is necessary that African agents have a structured framework and that ‘they can hear their voice and work collectively to defend their interests and the interests of the players who keep them together.’ Michael Soudi, President of the African Football Association

Morocco’s Strategic Role in African Football Development

Hosting this conference, Morocco’s experience and expertise in the field were praised for being “a strategic pole for development for the continent and African football.”

Agent’s Role in Players’ Career

Fawzi Lakjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, highlighted the essential role of agents in players’ careers from talent emergence to professional practice.

“The matter is a very essential role, which must combine multiple advantages in keeping up with sports, sports advice, and social integration,” said Lakjaa, highlighting Africa’s untapped football value.

Developing Football in Africa

The conference discussed the fair distribution of the added value created by African football and returning a significant part of it to Africa.

Attendees also explored successful football agents’ stories, innovative initiatives, and the new laws of the Football Association (FIFA) for football agents.

Agreement Signed Between RMFF and IUR

The conference kicked off with an agreement signed between the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and the International University of Rabat, focusing on the formation of football agents.

Why This Conference Matters

• Strategic discussions on African football’s future.
• Identifying innovative initiatives and success stories in football agents.
• Introducing new FIFA laws regarding football agents.

FAQs

• What is the role of football agents in Africa?

  Football agents play a crucial role in the career development of African players, from talent identification to professional representation.

• What were the key topics discussed at the conference?

  The conference covered strategic bets in the agent’s profession, new FIFA laws, and the role of FIFA-accredited agents in the African football system.

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