History
The Tunisian Football Federation (Arabic: الجامعة التونسية لكرة القدم), or simply FTF, is the governing body of football in Tunisia, it established on 29 March 1957, its headquarters is located in El Menzah, Tunisia. It became a member in the FIFA and CAF in 1960, the UAFA in 1976 and the UNAF in 2005. The federation’s mission aims to develop football in the country, administers the national football league system, also responsible for the national football teams across all age categories and disciplines.
The current president is Moez Nasri since 25 January 2025.
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It was during a meeting held on 9 November 1909 by a provisional committee bringing together sports societies that the first statutes of an official championship were adopted.
In 1921, the Tunisian Football Association League (LTFA) was founded, it became a member of the Union of North African Football Leagues in 1922 and organize the Tunisian Championship and Tunisian Cup to compensate the Union of French Athletic Sports Societies (USFSA). Beginning with the 1921–22 season, the Tunisian championship was organized on a regular basis under the name of The Honor Division Championship, while the Tunisian Cup competition commenced a year later.
Immediately following the proclamation of independence in 1956, Tunisian football leaders took the necessary steps to establish the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), which was officially approved on 29 March 1957. Recognized as being of public utility, the Tunisian Football Federation has since invested in its dual mission of promoting football and managing the national competition as well as the various teams representing Tunisia in international competitions.
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