One of the richest nations in the world, this oil-rich state has been involved in the game for many years. But many of the competitions that they have participated in have been confined
to regional tournaments such as the biennial Southeast Asian Games and the Tiger Cup.
They have taken part in the qualifying rounds of the World Cup and Asian Cup but have not made an impression. However they are passionate about the game and are hopeful that with the right support the game will develop.
On the local front, Brunei does not have a professional local league. Their amateur leagues are contested at regional level. The Brunei team currently competes in the Malaysian professional league and has been progressing well in recent years. The team, which was, initially, wooden spoonists is now ranked among the best in the Malaysian League. Brunei’s proudest moment was when they won the Malaysian League's premier tournament, the Malaysia Cup, in 1999.
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