The Philippine Football Federation is pleased to welcome Hans Michael Weiss back for a second stint as head coach of the Philippine Men’s National Team. Weiss returns to coach the Philippine Men’s National Team, close to 10 years after his contract ended in January 2014. Weiss has had spells coaching in Romania with first divisionRead More
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Philippines MNT to face Nepal and Chinese Taipei this June 2023
The Philippine Men’s National Team will return to action this June 2023 with two FIFA International ‘A’ Friendly Matches scheduled against Nepal on 15 June 2023 and Chinese Taipei on 19 June 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. The two friendly matches will be held during the June 2023 FIFA International MatchRead More
Jordan 4-0 Philippines
The Philippine Men’s National Team capped off their March training camp with a 0-4 loss to Jordan in a friendly match last Tuesday 28 March 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Jordan’s Musa Al-Taamari opened the scoring in the ninth minute, and double the advantage in the 26th minute. Yazan Al-Naimat (56’) and Ibrahim Sadeh (58’) addedRead More
International Friendly: Kuwait 2-0 Philippines
A pair of second half goals sent the Philippine Men’s National Team into a 0-2 loss to Kuwait in their meeting last night (Saturday morning in Manila) at the Jaber Al Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City. The Azkals weathered the Kuwaiti attack in the first half, forcing a scoreless draw. However, goals from Bader Al-FadhelRead More
Philippines MNT lineup for March Fixtures
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has called up 19 players to comprise the Philippine Men’s National Team squad for two international friendly matches in the Middle East on 24 and 28 March 2023. The Azkals face Kuwait in their first meeting in over 11 years on Friday 24 March 2023 at 10:00 PM local timeRead More
PFF president pays tribute to Stephan Schrock
MANILA — Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta, Jr. commended Philippine Men’s National Team captain Stephan Schrock for his contributions to Philippine football after the midfielder played his final match for the Azkals last night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank captain Stephan Schrock for his contributionsRead More
Philippines end AFF run with Indonesia loss
The Philippines were unable to finish their AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 run on a positive note after yielding to Indonesia 1-2, last Monday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Goals from Dendy Sulistyawan in the 21st minute and Marselino Ferdinan in the 43rd minute gave the visitors a 2-0 advantage at the half. The Philippines wereRead More
Azkals finish campaign vs Indonesia
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines hopes to finish the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup on a winning note as it hosts Indonesia in the final match day of Group A at Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Azkals lost two of their first three matches in the competition, including a 0-4 defeat to Thailand in Bangkok last DecemberRead More
MATCH REPORT: Thailand 4-0 Philippines
Thailand dominated the Philippines, 4-0, last Monday night at Thammasat Stadium to grab top spot in Group A of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup. A brace from Teerasil Danga and second half goals from Adisak Kraisorn and Suphanat Bureerat ensured maximum points for the Thais who are gunning for a seventh straight title in theRead More
After spending Christmas away from home, Azkals face Thais
Members of the Philippine men’s national team spent Christmas away from friends and family as the Azkals made their way to Bangkok for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup clash with Thailand on Monday night. It’s a sacrifice that the Azkals are taking in stride with an eye on the bigger goal of making their markRead More