Soccer-New Norwegian FA boss sets sights on qualification, equality

FILE PHOTO: Football - Norway v Sweden - 2005 UEFA Women's European Championship Semi Final - The Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Wolves RLFC - 16/6/05 Lise Klaveness - Norway in action against Hanna Marklund - Sweden Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Lee Smith

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Norway's new football association president Lise Klaveness wants to return the men's team to a major tournament while also building structures that give women an equal opportunity to achieve their potential.

Klaveness became the first woman to hold the top office of Norwegian football when the 40-year-old former player was elected president of the Norwegian Football Association (NFF) earlier this month.