Football Association of Kelantan, Kelantan Football Association or Kelantan Amateur Football Association (KAFA; ) 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.
History
Origins The association was founded in 1948 as Kelantan Amateur Football Association (). In 1951, KAFA announced they want join the 1952 Malaya Cup. The team is based in Kota Bharu, consistently producing the top-class national players.
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.
Association management Positions Name President Dato' Sri Hj Afandi Hamzah General secretary Encik Husin bin Hj Deraman
List of presidents Name Period Datuk Haji Ahmad Rastom Haji Ahmad Maher 1986–1990 Datuk Haji Wan Hashim Wan Daud 1991–2003 Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub 2004–2009 Annuar Musa 8 November 2009 – 8 November 2016 Bibi Ramjani Ilias Khan 2016–17 Wan Abdul Rahim Wan Abdullah 2018–2020 Dato' Sri Hj Afandi Hamzah 2020–2021 Dato' Shaari Bin Mat Hussain 2021–2024 Dato' Sri Hj Afandi Hamzah 2024–
Competitions Liga Kelantan
Affiliations District Football Association There are 13 football associations affiliated to the KFA.
Kelantan Malay's FA Kelantan Chinese FA Kelantan Indian FA Kota Bharu FA Pasir Mas FA Tanah Merah FA Tumpat FA Gua Musang FA Pasir Puteh FA Jeli FA Machang FA Kuala Krai FA Bachok FA
Notable members Clubs in the top tiers league competitions affiliated to the Kelantan Football Association include:
Red Warrior, Malaysia Super League Kelantan City, Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League The Real Warriors, Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League AZM Rovers, Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League Kelantan Futsal Team, MPFL Division 2
See also History of Malaysian football
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