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, se|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