Palestinian Football Association


The Palestinian Football Association is the governing body for football in Palestine, and for the men's Palestine national football team and the Palestine women's national football team.

History

Palestinian Jewish formation

The Mandatory Palestine Football Federation was founded in 1928 by the Zionist movement. Its national team, Mandatory Palestine national football team, participated in qualifications of 1934 Football world cup and 1938 FIFA world cup. In 1948 it changed its name to Israel Football Association.

Palestinian Arab formation

A Palestine Football Association representing the Palestinian Arabs was formed in 1962, has been a member of the Union of Arab Football Associations since it was formed in 1974.

Palestinian Authority

It was accepted as a member by FIFA in 1998, after the creation of the Palestinian Authority. The PFA has also been a member of the Asian Football Confederation since 1998, in the West Asian Football Federation.
On 11 February 2011, the PFA formed the first women's league.

Divisions

The football division system is parted into two: the West Bank and Gaza Strip. There is a men's West Bank Premier League and a men's Gaza Strip League as well as a West Bank Women's League. Each league has 12 clubs.

Management

NamePositionSource
Jabril Al MajoubPresident
Ibrahim ABu SalimVice President
Susan Shalabi MolanoGeneral Secretary
Ibrahim EleyanTreasurer
Abdalnasser BarakatTechnical Director
Noureddine Ould AliTeam Coach
Ahmad SharafTeam Coach
Ghassan JaradatMedia/Communications Manager
Anan WaleedFutsal Coordinator
Hussam Al HusseinReferee Coordinator