Gevorg Ghazaryan announces candidacy for FFA president

Former Armenia international Gevorg Ghazaryan has announced his decision to run for president of the Football Federation of Armenia. The FFA presidential election will take place on December 21.

In a message to supporters, Ghazaryan thanked everyone who had proposed and supported his candidacy. He stressed that his decision concerned the future of Armenian football and carried a significant responsibility.

“For me, this is not a matter of holding a high-ranking position or pursuing personal interests. We are talking about the future of Armenian football and a great responsibility,” Ghazaryan said.

According to the former national team player, his years representing Armenia and playing for clubs at home and abroad have allowed him to learn about different football systems and gain firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Armenian football.

Ghazaryan believes that fulfilling Armenian football’s potential requires systemic changes, a clear strategy, professional management and a long-term development programme.

He listed youth football development, coach education, modern infrastructure, productive cooperation with clubs and improving the competitiveness of the Armenian national team among his priorities.

Ghazaryan also highlighted the importance of transparency in the electoral process.

“It is important to me that the FFA presidential election is open and fair. I am putting forward my candidacy for president of the FFA,” he stated.

Gevorg Ghazaryan currently serves as an assistant coach at Ararat-Armenia.