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AFC futsal assessment visit to Turkmenistan a success!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal and Beach Soccer unit conducted a three-day futsal assessment visit to Turkmenistan on Thursday, April 26.

The AFC delegation team were welcomed by newly elected First Vice-President Serdar Divanov of Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT), who said, “Futsal and football are one of our most important games in the country, therefore, we will give our full support and effort towards the assessment visit.”

“I believe there is room for improvement in the development of futsal, and I wish the visit will be beneficial in bringing the game up in Turkmenistan.”

AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee member Azat Muradov further added that the sport has continuously improved in recent years, saying, “Under the supervision of the AFC President, football and futsal have developed rapidly in Asia.”

“Futsal has become a popular sport in the world, and we request the AFC to assist us in developing futsal in Turkmenistan.”

Speaking at the opening, Ali Targholizade, Director of AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Development, addressed the importance of futsal as the foundation for football and thanked the FFT for its cooperation.

“Futsal is the foundation for football and we will do our utmost to assist the FFT in all areas to make the fast-paced game more successful in the country,” he declared.

The AFC team will continue its responsibilities through regular meetings, field visits and inspections.

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