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Dutch expert appointed as new technical director of AFFA

AFFA appoints Dutch expert Edmond Klaus as new technical director. Details on his experience and future plans.

Sarah Johnson
BySarah Johnson- Senior Editor
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A regular meeting of AFFA's Executive Committee has taken place.

Association president Rovshan Najaf presented the agenda.

Discussions included the first U-15 boys' World Championship and festival to be held in Azerbaijan as per FIFA's decision.

The outcomes of the 2025/2026 season and development directions were also reviewed.

New technical director Edmond Klaus was introduced. He is known for his experience at Ajax Academy.

Klaus has worked with national teams in the Netherlands and China.

The operations of the Football Development Department and academy certification rules were discussed.

Financial aid rules for youth football development for Premier League clubs were approved.

A new format for the 'Elite Training' project was proposed.

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