FA Sápmi explained

FA Sápmi
Size:100
Formation:2014
Location:Sápmi area
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Håkan Kuorak

FA Sápmi is a football association which is the organizer of the Sápmi football team representing the indigenous Sámi people. It is a member of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (ConIFA), but not a member of either FIFA or UEFA.[1] President of the FA Sápmi is Håkan Kuorak from Jokkmokk, Sweden.

FA Sápmi was established in March 2014 as the successor of the 2003 founded Sámi Football Association (SSL, Northern Sami: Sámi Spábbáčiekčanlihttu), which had not been active in few years and had some financial trouble.[2] FA Sápmi is the host of 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nytt Samisk fotballforbund – FA Sápmi . NRK Sápmi . 11 May 2014 . Norwegian . 23 May 2014.
  2. News: Håkan Kuorak president i nybildat samiskt fotbollsförbund . Sveriges Radio . Sameradion & SVT Sápmi . 31 March 2014 . Swedish . 23 May 2014.
  3. http://worldfootballcup.org/team/fa-sapmi/ 2014 ConIFA World Football Cup Official Homepage