Kosovo Football Federation Executive Committee member Samir Wolfan has stressed the importance of investing in youth football, naming it a necessary step towards the future of this sport.

In an interview conducted in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the first edition of the World Cup and the FIFA U-15 Festival, Wolfani has talked about the importance of this organisation and the impact it could have on the development of new football players.

He has expressed satisfaction that Kosovo was part of this tournament, praising the organisation and opportunity given to children from different countries to meet and share their experiences through football.

Kosovo U15 at FIFA BAKU tournament

It’s a beautiful tour. We’re very happy that our team is part of it and is doing well. It is a special pleasure for children, because this organization connects people among themselves, has declared Ulyan.

Commenting on the impact of FIFA’s investments and the $25m financial support for each member federation in this cycle, Wolfan has underlined that football development should start from new ages.

I always say that young people are the future of football. Every help and every step we take for young football players is an investment for the future, a bright future for football. Therefore, it is very important to invest in young people, and I hope to have more such tours, he said.

FFC President Agim Ademi and Samir Wolfani with Kosovo U15

Wolfan has stopped at the vision. FIFA to make football accessible to all, stressing that this sport has a particular role in approaching people from different countries and cultures.

I always say that the goal of football is to connect people and football is the main sport that does this. Therefore, we must continue in this direction, the former Kosovo representative’s escort stressed.

Meanwhile, Kosovo representative U-15 wrapped up participation in this three-win tour in five matches held in the group phase. Among the most remarkable results was the 2-1 victory over South Africa, where Kosovo achieved a return, as well as the convincing 6-1 triumph over Burundi on the last day of the races.

The tour of Baku ended on October 30, after gathering over 3,000 football players and officials from 189 countries around the world. For 78 of them, including Kosovo, this was the first presentation at a FIFA World Cup event.

The girl’s edition is scheduled to take place in 2027, while by 2028 the two tours are expected to be organised annually. /Telegraphy/