The North America–Africa Football Supporters Alliance (NAAFSA) operates under a structured governance and compliance framework designed to uphold transparency, accountability, ethical leadership, and lawful participation in international football activities.

NAAFSA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of organizational integrity while strengthening football supporter engagement across Africa and North America.

Governance Framework

NAAFSA is governed by an Executive Leadership Team responsible for strategic direction, policy development, financial oversight, and organizational accountability. Leadership is supported by Regional Coordinators who manage country-level engagement and program delivery in alignment with NAAFSA policies.

All operations are guided by formal internal policies, including:

• Code of Ethics

• Code of Conduct

• Membership Guidelines

• Delegation Participation Policy

• Compliance Procedures

Decisions are made in the collective interest of members and the organization, with a focus on professionalism, fairness, and global unity.

Organizational Structure

NAAFSA operates through a clear organizational framework:

Executive Leadership
│
├ President / Chairperson
├ Vice President
├ Secretary General
├ Treasurer

Regional Coordination
│
├ North America Regional Coordinator
├ Africa Regional Coordinators

Operational Units
│
├ Membership & Screening Committee
├ Programs & Supporters Delegations Team
├ Compliance & Ethics Unit
└ Communications & Partnerships

Each unit has defined responsibilities to ensure effective management, oversight, and accountability across all regions.

Compliance Standards

NAAFSA maintains strict adherence to international travel regulations, immigration laws, and host-country requirements for all official programs and supporters’ delegations.

Our compliance principles include:

• Mandatory membership screening

• Verification of home-country ties

• Clear return compliance requirements

• Ethical conduct at all events

• Lawful participation in football-related activities only

• Accurate record keeping

• Cooperation with authorities and institutional partners

• Zero tolerance for misuse of NAAFSA affiliation

NAAFSA does not engage in tourism schemes or irregular travel facilitation and operates exclusively within legal frameworks.

Member Obligations

All NAAFSA members are required to:

• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Transparency, Unity, Respect, and Love for the Game

• Follow the Code of Conduct at all times

• Comply fully with immigration and travel regulations

• Participate responsibly in approved programs

• Return to their home country after authorized activities

• Provide accurate information during registration and screening

• Respect host communities and cultures

• Avoid actions that may harm NAAFSA’s reputation

Failure to meet these obligations may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of membership.

Accountability & Enforcement

NAAFSA reserves the right to review membership status, investigate violations, and enforce disciplinary measures where necessary to protect the integrity of the organization.

Disciplinary actions may include:

• Written warnings

• Suspension of membership privileges

• Removal from delegations

• Termination of membership

These measures ensure professionalism, trust, and international credibility.

Commitment to Ethical Operations

NAAFSA is committed to responsible governance, transparency in operations, and respectful collaboration with football institutions, communities, and partners worldwide.

Through these standards, NAAFSA promotes safe supporter engagement, cultural exchange, and cross-continental cooperation while advancing football as a unifying global force.