Tom to contest for FAM presidency

May 15, 2016 - 11:44:52 |
Ahmed Thariq (Tom) will contest for vacant FAM President post
Former national team and New Radiant striker Ahmed Thariq (Tom) has confirmed that he will be contesting for the vacant FAM president post in the upcoming FAM congress on 31st May 2016.

"After timely discussions with football clubs, football icons, former teammates, relatives and well-wishers, I have decided to contest for the presidency of FAM" he said in a statement published on his official facebook page.

"We are in a difficult situation, we have a long path to figure out our reachable targets. With the scarcity of resources, we need to create a proper plan and we need to work with the plan to succeed.

Maldives can be the champions in the region again. We can become a competitor to the giants of Asia. We can decide on a timeline to reach the biggest competition in Asia." The statement added.

"With the help of football community and stakeholders, together we can solve our issues. We have one goal, that's FOOTBALL" he concluded his statement today.

Tom is a prominent figure in Maldivian football, having played at the top level for more than a decade. He played his club football with New Radiant, helping the club reach AFC Cup semi final in 2005 and was a key player and General Secretary when the club wins all the local tournaments in 2013 by winning all their games. The same year the club also reached the quarter finals of AFC Cup.

Currently a Member of Parliament for Mahibadhoo constituency and vice chairman of Club Eagles. Tom is also credited with establishment of Mahibadhoo Sports Club, the club in recent years gave a good fight in the top division.

Tom was key player when Maldives won 2008's SAFF Championship beating India in the final.

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Boyko on May 15
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Tom could be the president FAM never ever had but why now? Aren't you five or six years too soon? You are just few years into your into political career, and you are still learning the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be a good leader, what it takes to be a good administrator in a poisoned chalice that is Maldives politics. So why not fine tune the good attributes of how to be a good boss and come when you are ready to serve the game you played at the highest level. Acting on the impassioned advice of some people may not serve you all good if you lack requisite experience!
DhiFootball on May 16
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While I don't doubt Tariq's calibre and potential, i feel that given the dire situation our football is in, some one working full time needs to be in the job. Let alone, a parliamentarian will have too many things on his plate day in day out. Adding more to the busy schedule may not be too healthy. But if most of the clubs support this, guess it will turn out alright. Praying for Maldivian football to see better days in the close future. Best wishes to tom and may the best person win.

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