Ramón Hernández Baussou Challenges Incumbent for Tenerife Football Federation Presidency
Ramón Hernández Baussou has launched a bid to challenge incumbent Alejandro Morales Mansito for the presidency of the Inter-island Football Federation of Tenerife, setting the stage for a contest centered on administrative reform and institutional stability.
The race for the presidency of the Inter-island Football Federation of Tenerife (FIFT) has heated up following the recent announcement that Ramón Hernández Baussou will challenge the incumbent, Alejandro Morales Mansito. This contest sets up a clear choice for voters: stick with the current administration or embrace a platform rooted in the federation’s long-standing traditions.
Hernández Baussou, who served in the general secretariat during the late 1980s under Juan Padrón Morales, says he is running in response to calls from across the provincial football community. At a launch event at the Hotel Mencey, he was joined by supporters like Alfonso Fernández and Marta López. While he has yet to announce his full team, his campaign focuses on restructuring the federation to be more accessible to clubs and managing resources more efficiently. His core message is simple: the federation should be there to serve the football community.
The election is now in a critical phase. To officially run, candidates must secure at least 18 endorsements from assembly members. This process depends on the outcome of next Thursday’s delegate elections, which will determine the representatives for clubs, players, and coaches. Once the final list of candidates is confirmed on May 18, it will become clear whether the presidency will be decided by consensus or a secret ballot, a process that could continue until late June.
This election is about more than just leadership; it is a test of the FIFT’s ability to modernize its governance. Hernández Baussou has emphasized the need for strong, open communication with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), highlighting the importance of institutional ties. Meanwhile, the current president, Morales Mansito, is seeking to extend the term he began in 2022. The opposition is positioning itself as a force for stability and "institutional normalization," aiming to move away from personal conflict and focus on the practical side of the sport, such as managing licenses, scheduling, and referee training.
Ultimately, the winner will be the candidate who best convinces the electorate that they can deliver administrative efficiency. The outcome will serve as a measure of the health of Tenerife’s football community and its ability to balance years of experience with the modern demands of the sport.