Mozambique’s football leaders are putting their money where their mouth is. The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) just announced a hefty spending plan for 2026. They’re looking to splash out 6.6 million euros. That’s a huge 41% jump from this year’s budget. Their main goals are clear: boost their national teams and grow women’s football.
These big plans came out of the FMF’s regular general assembly, held today in Maputo. Aarão Samuel Filipe, who heads the executive board, explained the reasons for this financial push. He pointed to fresh investment goals. These include more funds for competitions, player training, and even better facilities. Plus, there are plans for national football projects, all coordinated with global sports organizations.
Let’s talk numbers: The 2026 budget will hit about 492 million meticais, which is roughly 6.6 million euros. Compare that to the 401.5 million meticais (5.4 million euros) approved for 2025. This extra cash isn’t just for making national teams stronger. It’s also for growing training programs, giving more help to local clubs, and, of course, expanding women’s football.
Beyond the money talk, FMF President Feizal Sidat dropped another big piece of news. They are starting to update the institution’s statutes. These rules have been around since 1976, so they’re pretty old. Sidat called this “an important milestone for the modernization of our institution.”
Sidat clarified that this isn’t a solo effort. It’s a joint project with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football. The goal is to make things better at home. They want to boost good leadership, fairness within the organization, and ensure everyone involved in Mozambican football has a voice.
Sidat stressed that Mozambican football’s future rests on hard work and a shared dream. He made a promise: the FMF will keep raising Mozambique’s profile. They aim to shine on the African and global sports stage, focusing on clear actions and working together.