FIFA funding of over Rs 1.1 billion to reach Mauritian football
Each of FIFA's 211 member associations, including the Mauritius Football Association, could receive $25 million, with the first tranche expected in early 2027.
Mauritian football could receive a major financial boost from the Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA). Each of the world body's 211 member associations, including the Mauritius Football Association (MFA), is due to receive $25 million, which is more than Rs 1.1 billion.
According to MFA president Samir Sobha, the FIFA Council has already approved the funding. Planned projects include a stadium built to FIFA's international standards and 13 synthetic pitches across the island. Local clubs are also set to receive support over the next four seasons, similar to the FIFA Forward 3.0 aid given over the past three seasons.
Sobha said the money will be managed transparently, with particular attention paid to how it is spent. The first disbursement is expected at the start of 2027, and the funding programme will run over four years.
Why it mattersClubs and the national association would gain stadium and pitch projects, plus four seasons of club support.