The plan
Reform the institution. Develop the game.
The programme turns four campaign priorities into practical commitments across the federation, competitions, technical development and the football economy.
Governance & Transparency
A federation that belongs to its members and serves the game with fairness.
- Publish independent annual audits
- Communicate decisions clearly to members
- Enforce conflict-of-interest rules
- Report delivery through a public scorecard
Clubs & Competitions
Strong clubs and credible competitions are the foundation of the national game.
- Create a club support programme
- Publish a unified national calendar
- Develop the General Daud Cup pathway
- Establish the Somali District Champions Cup
Regional Football
Regions should organise meaningful football and connect directly to the national pyramid.
- Plan competitions around regional realities
- Build club-city partnerships
- Create state routes into national competition
- Prioritise local ownership over centralised control
Grassroots & Youth Development
A clear development pathway beginning at Under-8 and growing through every age group.
- Build U8, U10 and U12 structures
- Connect schools, districts and academies
- Create a national scouting network
- Link local talent to elite development
Coaching Development
A unified national football philosophy supported by better coach education.
- Expand CAF-standard education
- Create progressive licensing pathways
- Use Technical Centres for regular learning
- Connect coaching to youth development
Refereeing
Officials need independence, preparation, protection and professional respect.
- Protect independent appointments
- Improve safety and logistics
- Ensure timely payments
- Support international progression
Women’s Football
Women’s football should have dedicated leadership, resources and a visible national pathway.
- Create a dedicated budget line
- Develop regional league pathways
- Grow girls’ participation from grassroots
- Build national youth-team opportunities
Infrastructure & Facilities
Pitches and football development spaces must come before administrative luxury.
- Deliver Regional Technical Centres
- Standardise practical facility designs
- Plan for year-round local use
- Use sustainable energy and operations
Commercial Development
A dedicated commercial function can unlock revenue beyond grants.
- Build credible sponsorship packages
- Develop broadcasting opportunities
- Structure public-private partnerships
- Create transparent diaspora investment routes
National Teams
The national teams should be the destination of a functioning domestic pathway.
- Improve preparation for senior and youth teams
- Connect diaspora scouting to local development
- Build camps into the national calendar
- Measure progress against the 2027 baseline
Diaspora & International Partnerships
Somalia’s global football community can contribute through transparent, defined programmes.
- Publish project opportunities
- Report how every contribution is used
- Build sport-for-development partnerships
- Connect international expertise to local delivery
The road to Vision 2034
First-year priorities
First 100 days
- Commission the first independent financial audit of the SFF
- Open direct engagement with FIFA on Forward 4.0 project entitlement
- Launch the Regional Technical Centres Masterplan
- Initiate land and PPP discussions with public and private partners
- Host a Club–City Partnership Summit
- Publish a clear, unified national football calendar
First 12 months
- Publish the first independently audited financial report and a live project ledger
- Launch the inaugural Somali District Champions Cup
- Publish the criteria for Technical Centre club and academy places
- Deliver coaching and referee workshops across member states
- Launch digital player registration and automated competition systems
An open federation. A fair chance.
Together, we can build the structures that turn Somali football’s potential into lasting progress.