The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Croatian Football Federation on the sidelines of the 2019 FIFA Congress in Paris, France.

According to FAZ Football Media, the agreement between the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Croatian Football Federation (HNS – Hrvatski nogometni savez) will see a long term partnership aimed at upscaling Zambian football talent and enhancing football development at national and grass-root levels.

FAZ President Andrew Kamanga and Croatian FA boss Davor Suker signed the deal following a previous meeting held between the two earlier this year.

FAZ president Andrew Kamanga and General Secretary Adrian Kashala are in Paris for the 69th FIFA Congress.
The Kamanga-led FAZ executive is implementing a long-term strategy aimed at supporting development from grassroot level, especially in light of the intriduction of Provincial Cups and the de-linking of the Super Devision.

Following the roll-out of the transitional league, Zambia continues to make progress in aligning to international standards of football.
Technical support from Croatia is expected to further enhance skills training to ensure competitive and professional football across the country.

The co-operation will benefit youth development as well as enhancing womens football and Futsal.

Source: FAZ Football Media