December 11 – The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) unveiled a new strategic collaboration with the innovative platform FANZEAL, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of North Macedonian football.
The official event was attended by FFM President Masar Omeragic and legendary player Goran Pandev, alongside FANZEAL representatives, CEO Samuel Arnal, and Dejan Veljkovic.
This partnership between the FFM and the Swedish company confirms that football, combined with new digital tools, can create new opportunities, fresh ways of connecting, and a new level of support from both fans and commercial partners.
In their addresses, FFM President Masar Omeragic and Goran Pandev emphasised the importance of this partnership, highlighting the potential for deeper fan interaction and new avenues for attracting commercial partners.
“Our goal is clear: to create a new level of fan interaction, increase the visibility of our brand, and open up football to new opportunities. FANZEAL makes this possible—a direct connection with the audience, personalized content, digital tools, and a platform that offers higher value to both fans and our partners,” stated Omeragic.
He further noted the commercial benefits: “This partnership is not just a technological novelty. It is a strategic opportunity to increase our commercial potential. With FANZEAL, we are opening the door for new sponsors, creative campaigns, better activation of existing partners, and new brands that want to be part of the Macedonian football story.”
North Macedonian football icon Goran Pandev has been selected as one of the key figures representing the Macedonian FANZEAL platform.
“FANZEAL is a step forward. A platform that will bring the national team, the leagues, the clubs, and young talents closer to our fans. The platform is a space for interaction, for emotion, for new content, and new partnerships that will help our football grow,” said Pandev. “I believe this is the start of a strong and positive story. I am grateful to the FFM for their trust and to everyone working to move Macedonian football forward.”
FANZEAL CEO Samuel Arnal expressed his honour in partnering with the FFM, stating that the platform was created to bring fans closer to the teams and players.
“We are greatly honoured to partner with the Football Federation of North Macedonia and to have the opportunity to contribute to the modernization of the football experience in the country. FANZEAL is created to bring fans closer to teams and players, to create new opportunities for engagement, and to open up space for innovative commercial models,” Arnal commented.
Dejan Veljkovic, a former football player and agent with long-standing ties to Macedonian football, added, “The cooperation with the FFM is a strong confirmation for us that in the digital era, we can elevate the football experience to a higher level. FANZEAL will enable a closer connection with fans and new opportunities for brands that want to be part of Macedonian football.”
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