Shaheed El Hafed, 08 February 2026 (SPS) – The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the establishment of the Sahrawi Football Federation, as a step aimed at strengthening Sahrawi presence in continental and international sporting arenas.
In a statement, the Ministry indicated that the Federation will work to organize and develop Sahrawi football by overseeing clubs, leagues, and affiliated structures, through supporting young talent, nurturing skills, and promoting the values of discipline and sportsmanship.
The Federation will also defend the right of Sahrawi sports to representation and participation in regional and continental competitions, and will seek to develop relations of cooperation and partnership with African and international sports federations and bodies, in a manner that serves Sahrawi sports and contributes to strengthening the presence of the Sahrawi Republic within the continental arena.
