The Nicaraguan Football Federation (FENIFUT; es, Federación Nicaragüense de Fútbol) is the official governing body of

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. FENIFUT comprises 19 departmental and 153 municipal federations. It oversees all national men's, women's, futsal and youth championships. It is additionally responsible for appointing the management of the men's,

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, and various youth national football teams.

Association staff

References

External links

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Official website

at the FIFA website.
Nicaragua
at CONCACAF site

Football in Nicaragua

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