Football Association of Cuba

The Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba is the official governing body of the sport of football in Cuba including the National Team. The league is composed of one amateur division with total of 8 teams.[2]

Football Association of Cuba
CONCACAF
Founded1924
FIFA affiliation1932
CONCACAF affiliation1961[1]
PresidentLuis Hernández

Notable former players
  • Osvaldo Alonso Minnesota United FC .
  • Maykel Galindo Chivas USA, later FC Dallas
  • Reynier Alcántara Miami FC
  • Pedro Adriani Faife Miami FC
  • Eduardo Sebrango Vancouver Whitecaps, later Montreal Impact
  • Rey Ángel Martínez CF Ciudad La Habana, Colorado Rapids, Rochester Raging Rhinos, Carolina RailHawks, New Jersey Ironmen
  • Mario Inchausti (3 June 1915 – 2 May 2006) was a Cuban footballer who played in Spain for Real Zaragoza, Real Betis and Real Madrid, before retiring in 1942 due to injury.
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References
  1. "Ramón Coll, electo Presidente de la Confederación de Futbol de América del Norte, América Central y el Caribe". La Nación (Google News Archive). 23 September 1961.
  2. FIFA.com. "Member Association - Cuba - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com.
  • Cuba at the FIFA website
  • Cuba at CONCACAF site

See also


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