FAM assumes NFDP technical role, NSC retains management duties in football devel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially taken over the technical role in the National Football Development Programme (NFDP), while the National Sports Council (NSC) continues athlete management and support services.

The move aims to strengthen the national football talent development ecosystem in a more structured and integrated manner, NSC stated.

FAM's responsibilities now include athlete training, tournament participation, and coaching management at all NFDP levels.

"This takeover involves all technical aspects, aligning with FAM's expertise as the national football governing body," NSC said.

NSC will manage administration, facility and financial management, competition management, athlete welfare, education, dormitory and nutrition management, medical services, and sports science.

The change follows a proposal from the Asian Football Confederation, which assessed the programme at the request of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The programme is monitored by three committees to ensure transparent and effective governance.

The Steering Committee is chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Mohamed Taufiq Johari to set NFDP's strategic direction.

The Working Committee, led by NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin, coordinates policy implementation and programme operations.

NSC believes this more robust management structure can produce higher-quality players competitive on the international stage.