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CONIFA Announces Official Strategic Partnership with Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC

For immediate release
27 September 2026

Strategic cooperation to support CONIFA’s financial sustainability, organisational development and international growth towards 2030

[Piteå, Sweden / United Arab Emirates] — The Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA) is pleased to formally announce the establishment of a strategic working partnership with Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC, United Arab Emirates.

CONIFA, a registered Non-Profit Organisation incorporated in Sweden under registration number 802473-7572, has entered into this partnership as part of its continued commitment to strengthening the organisation’s long-term sustainability, governance, international development and global reach.

Under the partnership, Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC is authorised to work directly with CONIFA’s leadership on the development and implementation of the CONIFA 2030 Financial Sustainability & Global Development Roadmap, together with associated strategic development initiatives.

A framework for long-term development

The CONIFA 2030 Roadmap is intended to provide a structured framework for the organisation’s future development, with particular attention to financial sustainability, organisational capacity, international partnerships, strategic growth and the creation of sustainable opportunities for CONIFA’s member associations and football communities.

Through the strategic cooperation with Al Falah, CONIFA will explore and develop initiatives designed to strengthen its financial and organisational foundations while supporting the continued international development of the CONIFA network.

The partnership may encompass strategic planning, development programmes, international cooperation, financial sustainability initiatives, partnership development, capacity building and other areas identified jointly by CONIFA and Al Falah.

Official authorisation

As part of the agreement, Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC has been authorised to engage directly with CONIFA’s leadership and designated representatives in relation to the development and implementation of the agreed strategic initiatives.

Any activities undertaken within the framework of the partnership will remain subject to CONIFA’s governance structures, policies, applicable authorisations and formal decision-making processes.

Building CONIFA’s future

Commenting on the partnership, Per-Anders Blind, Global President of CONIFA, said:

“This strategic partnership represents an important step in CONIFA’s continued organisational development. Our ambition is to build a sustainable and professionally structured organisation capable of supporting our members and communities around the world for the long term. Working with Al Falah will allow us to explore new opportunities and develop the strategic foundations required to take CONIFA towards 2030 and beyond.”

Pete M. Ward, General Manager of Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC said:

“We are pleased to establish this strategic working relationship with CONIFA and to contribute to its long-term development ambitions. Our cooperation will focus on supporting sustainable organisational growth, strategic development and international opportunities while respecting CONIFA’s identity, governance and objectives.”

Looking towards 2030 and beyond

The partnership forms part of CONIFA’s broader efforts to establish a sustainable and resilient organisational platform for the future of independent football.

CONIFA and Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC will now work together on the development of the CONIFA 2030 Financial Sustainability & Global Development Roadmap, with further strategic initiatives to be developed and communicated as appropriate.

The cooperation reflects a shared commitment to long-term development, international cooperation, organisational sustainability and the continued growth of football communities represented within the CONIFA family.

ABOUT CONIFA

The Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation incorporated in Sweden under registration number 802473-7572.

CONIFA provides an international football platform for associations, teams and football communities that are not represented by FIFA. Through football, CONIFA promotes international sporting cooperation, inclusion, diversity, friendship and opportunities for communities to participate on an international stage.

Website: www.conifa.org

ABOUT AL FALAH EDUCATION & CONSULTANCY LLC

Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC, based in the United Arab Emirates, provides education and consultancy-related services and is working with CONIFA as a strategic development partner in support of the organisation’s long-term development and international growth initiatives.

Website: https://alfalahgroup.ae/

Issued jointly by:
Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA)
and
Al Falah Education & Consultancy LLC

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