JAKARTA (23 Dec 2016) – AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 finalists Indonesia have earned USD 15,000 (IDR 200,000) each as their reward for their performance at the biennial championship. The bonus was given by Indonesian President Joko Widodo to all players and officials. It was announced at a recent state dinner when Joko hosted the Indonesian…
YANGON (22 Dec 2016) – A total of seven teams have confirmed their participation for the inaugural Myanmar’s professional women’s football league. The seven teams are Sports and Physical Education FC, Myawady FC, Gandamar FC, Zwekapin FC, YERO FC, Thitsar Arman and Institute of Sports and Physical Education FC. “Although it is traditionally more difficult…
CANBERRA (22 Dec 2016) – Recently crowned AFC Women’s Player of the Year Caitlin Foord believes Australia will have what it takes to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup title when the developing squad reaches its peak. Runners-up at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2014 and currently eighth in the FIFA rankings, the Matildas…
PETALING JAYA (21 Dec 2016) – Striker Safee Sali has decided to part ways with Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Takzim for the new 2017 season and join Selangor club PKNS instead. PKNS had just gained promotions into the top flight of the Malaysian Super League for the new season. The former Pelita Jaya…
BANGKOK (20 Dec 2016) – Thai midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin is set to appear in Japan’s top-flight after agreeing to join Consadole Sapporo on loan from AFC Champions League hopefuls Muangthong United. The deal will see Chanathip move to the newly promoted J.League side in July, allowing the 23-year-old – who on Saturday was named…
MANILA (20 Dec 2016) – The Philippines Under-22 held their Malaysian counterparts to a scoreless draw in a friendly that was played at the Ridzal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The deadlock was an improvement for the home team considering that they had conceded a 4-1 loss to the Malaysians in a friendly earlier this year.…