DILI, 11 january 2025 (TATOLI) – Nilton Gusmão has today been elected as the new President of Timor-Leste Football Federation (FFTL) for a one-year term.
At the extraordinary congress, Nilton Gusmão was declared the winner as the other candidate, Estanislau Batista, withdrew his candidacy before the election.
In his speech, Nilton Gusmão recalled that Timorese Football League had been halted for around three years and therefore pledged to make every effort to reactivate it.
He said “during my mandate, I want to reactivate the Timorese Football League”, which will contribute to the development of football in Timor-Leste.
Gusmão also pledged to reactivate the futsal league, train football coaches and referees, and promote football matches at the municipal level.
Jornalista: Hortencio Sanches
Editora: Evaristo Soares Martins
Translation: Camilio de Sousa