Manama: The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) announced the candidacy of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the BFA, for membership of the Executive Committee of the Union of the Arab Football Association (UAFA) for the 2025-2029 term.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the 28th General Assembly of the UAFA is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 14. This candidacy reflects the BFA's commitment to strengthening its presence on the Arab and international football stage and to contributing its expertise and capabilities in support of Arab sports through the UAFA.
HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa is standing for election to represent the Asian continent on the Executive Committee, while His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal will assume the presidency of the UAFA unopposed.
The BFA expressed full confidence in HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali's ability to make an impactful contribution to the UAFA, to advance the development of the sport, and to promote its growth across the Arab world.