BANGKOK (20 Aug 2011) – With the SEA Games in Indonesia barely three months away, the Thai Under-23 team will start training in two days – an early indication for them to avoid the humiliation of two years ago. The Thais, who were chasing their ninth crown in a row in Laos in 2009, did…
MANILA (19 Aug 2011) – First there was the Azkals introduced in full flight at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 while last month, the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) introduced the teen Azkals at the AFF Under-16 Championship in Vientiane, Laos. And next month in Yangon, Myanmar, the PFF are ready to unveil the Musangs –…
JAKARTA (19 Aug 2011) – Despite naturalized players playing an increasingly important role in the national team, the FA of Indonesia (PSSI) have decided they no longer need help from abroad. Bernhard Limbong, the new national team coordinator, said local players needed more protection. “No more naturalization program. We must have a strong national team…
KUALA LUMPUR (19 Aug 2011) – After a hiatus of over a year, the Malaysia women’s football team is set to return to action when they take part in the AFF Women’s Championship which will be held in Laos on 16-25 October 2011. The Malaysian women’s team was disbanded immediately after the SEA Games in…
SINGAPORE (18 Aug 2011) – With the first game of the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers just two weeks away, Singapore have named the squad which will take on ASEAN neighbour Thailand in a friendly. The friendly match will be held on 24 August 2011 at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Both…
PHNOM PENH (18 Aug 2011) – A hat trick from Chuon Chum this week led Naga Corp FC to a 5-0 thrashing of struggling Chhlam Samut as they kept up the pace with current league leaders Phnom Penh Crown FC at the top of the Metfone Cambodia League 2011 standings. Chuon was on target with…