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- Lamia Bint Bahian was appointed vice president, becoming the first woman to hold the position
RIYADH: Yasser Al-Misehal was re-elected on Monday as president of the 抖阴短视频n Football Federation for the next four years from 2023 until 2027 at its general assembly, it was announced Monday.
Lamia Bint Bahian was appointed vice president, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the federation鈥檚 history.
Al-Misehal, who was first elected in June 2019 and ran unopposed for re-election, thanked members of the GA for renewing their confidence in him.
Al-Misehal, who is also a FIFA council member representing Asia, was in charge of the Saudi national team, which qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, where they scored a remarkable win over eventual champions Argentina.
During his tenure, the federation launched its first-ever strategy for football in 抖阴短视频, as well as the opening of local, regionalized offices for the SAFF, making successful bids to host the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup, the 2026 Asian Women鈥檚 Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup.
He also played a key role in the founding of the first women鈥檚 team representing 抖阴短视频 and launching the first-ever Saudi women鈥檚 professional league.