BACOLOD CITY (21 May 2011) – Negros-Occidental FA (NOFA) took a big step towards winning the title in this year’s PFF (Philippines Football Federation)-Suzuki Under-23 Championship when they beat Iloilo FA 3-1 in the first leg final that was played at the CPU Football Field in Iloilo City. The score at the end of regulation…
BANGKOK (21 May 2011) – Thailand, the former champions of the South East Asian Games, have decided to focus their attention on the SEA Games 2011 which will be hosted by Indonesia at the end of the year. The Thais, who have won the gold medal at the biennial championship for a record 13 times,…
KUALA LUMPUR (20 May 2011) – FIFA Chief of Security, Chris Eaton has exonerated the FA of Malaysia (FAM) from any wrongdoing in relation to a friendly match against Zimbabwe in 2009. His statement came after he met with officials from the FA of Malaysia (FAM) and also the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) this week.…
SINGAPORE (20 May 2011) – Firdaus Tohari will be on a month long trial with Hungarian First Division side Kaposvari Rakoczi with the possibility of being offered a year’s contract should the 18-year–old able to impress selectors. “He has to show his ability in the time that he spent with Kaposvari as that will put…
KOTA BHARU (20 May 2011) – Malaysia Cup champions Kelantan will finally have a new stadium with a capacity of 40,000 – following the approvals from the state government to build the new facility in Pasir Puteh to the tune of RM159 million (USD 52.4 million). Chief Minister of Kelantan Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik…
MANILA (19 May 2011) – The renovation to the Rizal Memorial Football Field is on track, ahead of the Philippines’ national team match against Sri Lanka in the FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifiers on 3 July 2011. “I’ve been playing here since I was 10 years old and this is the first time I’ve ever…