Dodd's FIFA extension

FIFA has approved Football Federation Australia Director and AFC Vice President Moya Dodd for a one-year extension to her membership of the world governing body, subject to FIFA Congress approval.

FIFA has approved Football Federation Australia Director and AFC Vice President Moya Dodd for a one-year extension to her membership of the world governing body, subject to FIFA Congress approval.

Dodd, a former Matilda, was appointed as a member of the FIFA Executive Committee (ExCo) at last year-s FIFA Congress.

It was the first time an Australian has sat in such a prestigious position in world football, something FFA Chairman Mr Frank Lowy was keen to acknowledge.

“As a former international who still plays football and life-long devotee of the game, Moya brings a passion to the role. As a lawyer and long-time administrator she brings experience and knowledge. The FIFA ExCo will benefit from her contribution,” Mr Lowy said at the time.

FIFA also extended the memberships for one year of Sonia Bien-Aime, of the Turks and Caicos Islands FA.

Dodd tweeted her thanks after the news broke. “Proud to work on women-s football” she wrote.