Daily Archives: July 16, 2026

Fresh faces for Myanmar ahead of ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026

2026, Latest News, MyanmarBy Editor AFF July 16, 2026

YANGON (16 July 2026) – Newly-appointed Myanmar head coach Jorn Andersen has introduced several new faces as part of the 26 players to play a test match against Vietnam in two days and ahead of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 next week. In addition to core stalwarts Myat Kaung Khant and Soe Moe Kyaw, Andersen…

Bambang Pamungkas: the Indonesian forward feared by opposing defenders

2026, Latest News, SingaporeBy Editor AFF July 16, 2026

SINGAPORE (16 July 2026) – Few players in ASEAN have carried as fearsome a reputation in front of goal as Indonesia’s Bambang Pamungkas, the striker who concluded the 2002 ASEAN Championship – now known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ – as the tournament’s leading scorer. However, despite his remarkable goalscoring skills, the forward fell agonisingly…