Oglethorpian Association of Football
The Oglethorpian Association of Football, often referred to as the "OAF," is the supreme footballing authority in the Bureaucratic States of Oglethorpia. It is responsible for coordinating international player trades, as well as overseeing domestic play within the Bureaucratic States 1st Division. Further, it makes the conduct of clubs and individuals associated with clubs its business in the interest of putting forth the best image of football possible.
History
Perhaps most notably, the Oglethorpian Association of Football is responsible for coordination with Bedistani officials, and later Kingsforder officials in securing hosting rights to World Cups 8 and 14, respectively.
The OAF entered into existance prior to the beginning of World Cup 4, but fell into ambiguity after the conclusion of World Cup 17, precipitating the Oglethorpian football drought that saw them fail to participate in four World Cups (18-21). World Cup 22 will mark the participation of an Oglethorpian squad in nearly two decades.
Organization
The Oglethorpian Association of Football is directed by a single president, with other officials acting as his "cabinet."
Current leadership
Currently, the OAF President is Stanigramistan immigrant Joe Staplin. Staplin has communist ties, notably to the Stanigramistan Comfintern, but sought political asylum in Oglethorpia. He was later hired to the OAF under the pretense that "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," in response to Comfintern leader Leon Brautsky calling for a socialist football revolution regionwide. This, in contrast to Staplin's own view of socialist football in one country.
Staplin's OAF Presidency has been marked by a reiteration of the term "baby steps," referring to the need for patience in the reemergence of Oglethorpian football at the international level. Predicting a poor showing at World Cup 22, Staplin has cited that things will improve and that it is a necessary step towards the right direction. It remains to be seen if the Staplin model for football redevelopment will be successful, or if a new approach will be required.
