Riyadh:Saudi Arabian Football Federation: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has achieved the highest ranking in Asia for its talent development pathway, advancing from the second level to the top level after a thorough evaluation conducted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

According to Saudi Press Agency, the assessment by the AFC highlighted SAFF's efforts in developing youth age groups, focusing on areas such as youth competitions, coach development programs, private academies, regional training centers, and talent discovery and development programs.

In June, an AFC delegation visited SAFF to assess its various projects and programs. The delegation reviewed supporting documents as part of the evaluation process for SAFF's youth development pathway.