Malian Football Federation Elects New President in Landslide Victory

The Malian Football Federation (Fémafoot) held an extraordinary elective general assembly on Thursday, April 16, at a hotel complex in Bamako. 72 of the 77 summoned delegates participated in this formal meeting. They represented first division clubs, regional leagues, second division champions, and sports associations.

Elected for a 4-Year Term

Following the proceedings, Mahazou, known as Baba Cisset, was elected president of the Malian Football Federation (Fémafoot). The list he led secured the votes of 69 of the 72 delegates participating in the general assembly.

This represents a resounding victory for the promoter of FC Malikura, who was the sole candidate in the running.

In a speech delivered immediately after his election, the new leader stated he accepted his new role with a sense of responsibility.

"Being elected to lead Malian football for the next 4 years is an immense honor. An honor I share with my entire team, but also a responsibility we take seriously given the expectations placed upon us," declared Mahazou, known as Baba Cisset.

Reconciling the Malian Football Family

He committed to reconciling the Malian football family, preparing national teams with rigor, professionalism, and ambition, organizing regular national competitions, promoting youth category football and women's football, and strengthening the training of coaches, referees, and technical staff to sustainably elevate the level of Malian football.

It is noted that FIFA and CAF were represented at this assembly by a delegation led by Colonel-Major Djibrila Hima Hamidou, known as "Pelé," a member of the FIFA Council.