Hon. Ballotti Commends FIFA for Strengthening Football Governance in Namibia

Hon. Ballotti Commends FIFA for Strengthening Football Governance in Namibia. The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Hon. Dino Ballotti, met with a FIFA delegation during the closing ceremony of the FIFA Financial Governance Workshop, held at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek.

The workshop, which took place from 9 to 11 November 2025, brought together football administrators for an intensive three-day programme focused on strengthening financial management and governance within the sport.

Organized by FIFA, the initiative covered crucial areas such as financial accountability, transparency, and the efficient utilization of resources within football organizations. The workshop was specifically tailored for general secretaries and chief finance officers, equipping them with the tools and best practices needed to uphold global governance standards.

Hon. Ballotti praised FIFA’s continued collaboration and commitment to advancing the professionalization of football administration in Namibia. He noted that capacity-building initiatives such as this workshop play an essential role in ensuring the sustainability and credibility of local sports institutions.

“The strengthening of financial governance in sport is key to building trust, accountability, and long-term success. We appreciate FIFA’s partnership in empowering our sports administrators to meet international standards of excellence,” he said.

The event marked another milestone in the ongoing partnership between FIFA and Namibia’s sports authorities, reflecting a shared vision to promote effective management, transparency, and integrity in football.