Masar Omeragic was the only candidate and
was unanimously and by acclamation elected by the highest body of the FFM as President of the Football Federation of Macedonia.
Below, the speech of the head of Macedonian football after receiving the trust of the delegates at the FFM Electoral Assembly.
Masar Omeragic – President of FFM:
"We are not here alone.
to talk about the problems of the past – but to
Let's look forward, towards the new vision and strategy for Macedonian football. The football
The Federation of Macedonia has an obligation to
set a clear direction, create a system that will guarantee long-term development, and
It restored confidence in everyone involved in this sport.
Our
The vision is clear: Strong,
organized and competitive Macedonian football at all levels.
Youth
categories which will be the pillar of the future
successes;
Contemporary
infrastructure which will
enable football players to progress;
Federation
which works transparently, professionally and in the interest of football;
We are working on a new one.
general strategy: Plan for the future!
Without
strong young categories, no future. We will invest in better training conditions,
talent selection and coach education. Our
The goal is to create young footballers who will be competitive again in European qualifiers.
In that direction, one of the important things is the creation of
a scouting system within our federation that will have a single goal - for Macedonian talents from abroad to have one choice - the Macedonian jersey.
Improvement
of the infrastructure
Football
cannot progress without quality fields. We will invest in construction and
modernization of the terrains throughout Macedonia and
training centers, with real projects and a clear financial strategy.
Financial
stability and transparency
Everyone
denar in the federation will be invested in real projects. The time of unproductive spending is over – the money will
they go where they are most needed. I come to this position as a former
A footballer and a successful businessman, football has given me enough, it's time to give it to him.
Let's give back for the good of all.
Support
for the clubs
The clubs
are the lifeblood of football. The new strategy foresees
specific financial and professional assistance programs to help them grow
and progress. To be competitive in European competitions or at least at a higher level
level than what we have today.
Promotion
interpersonal relations and professionalism
The Federation
must be a model of professionalism, transparency and efficiency. We will build
a culture of collaboration, respect and clear responsibilities.
The football
The federation will provide full logistical,
professional and financial support for the two most important national teams – And the national team and
national team under 21After all, selections from the youngest age group to the best national team will be important to us.
A
The national team is the face of Macedonian football, our greatest ambassador.
the international stage. We will do everything to ensure that they have the best conditions for preparation and support for major competitions.
The U21 national team is our future – they are the players who will
lead the A national team in the years to come.
Therefore,
we will invest in their development, we will provide them with top-notch training conditions,
better coordination with clubs and opportunities for international experiences.
A very important part of the new Strategy will be the complete
reform in the structure of the Municipal Football Associations and reform of the organizational structure on
Football Federation of Macedonia.
This extremely important reform in the Municipal Football Associations
We will work with the alliances in cooperation and under full monitoring by UEFA. By checking the legitimacy of the clubs that are performing
in the Municipal Football Associations we will also determine the legitimacy of the
Municipal Unions. We need to have a clear picture of which clubs are participating.
in the organized system of the Municipal Unions, and then in competition
FFM.
This
is not just my vision – this is our shared mission. Only with honest work and
With a clear plan, we can elevate Macedonian football to a level that everyone
we wish.
Time
It's time for a new beginning. It's time for results.
Let's go.
forward – for Macedonian football!
