Football Association of Kelantan
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Football Association of Kelantan, Kelantan Football Association or Kelantan Amateur Football Association (KAFA; Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Kelantan) is the governing body of football for the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. KAFA is responsible for coordinating and developing football in the state and has teamed up with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) as the official governing body of football in Malaysia.
Origins
The association was founded in 1948 as Kelantan Amateur Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bola Sepak Amatur Kelantan). In 1951, KAFA announced they want join the 1952 Malaya Cup.[1] The team is based in Kota Bharu, consistently producing the top-class national players.[2]
FAM suspension
The Kelantan Football Association (KAFA) suspended their membership in the Football Association of Malaysia based on FAM's letter dated 21 December 2024, related to the complaint against the conduct of the 65th KAFA Annual Congress.[3][4]
Association management
List of presidents
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| 1986–1990 | |
| 1991–2003 | |
| 2004–2009 | |
| 8 November 2009 – 8 November 2016 | |
| 2016–17 | |
| 2018–2020 | |
| 2020–2021 | |
| 2021–2024 | |
| 2024– | |
Competitions
- Liga Kelantan
