In order to add to the growing number of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licensed coaches in the country, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) conducted the AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Course for 2018 in Daet, Camarines Norte from 10-22 May 2018. The practical sessions were conducted at the Wenceslao Q. Vinson, PNP Camp, Football Field andRead More
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Ceres Negros FC Clinch AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final Spot
Philippines Football League side Ceres Negros FC advanced to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final despite yielding to Yangon United, 3-2, last Wednesday at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Goals from Manny Ott (8th minute) and Bienvenido Marañon (78th minute) were enough to send the Negros side through, 6-5 on aggregate despite the SpanishRead More
Ceres Negros FC Guns for AFC Cup Zonal Final Spot
Ceres Negros FC head to the second leg of the AFC Cup Zonal semi-final with Yangon United holding a two goal cushion ahead of Wednesday’s match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. In the first leg held in Bacolod last week, Bienvenido Marañon scored twice and Patrick Reichelt added another to put the defendingRead More
PFF Honorary Chairman Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, 83
The officials and staff of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) join the Filipino football community in extending condolences to the family of former Senator of the Republic Edgardo J. Angara who passed away last Sunday, 13 May 2018. Angara, PFF Honorary Chairman of the Board for 2016-2019, helped intensify grassroots football in the Philippines. AmongRead More
FIFA TMS Training Highlights PFF and PFL Clubs’ Duties on Transfer Process
FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) officials conducted a TMS training and briefing for the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), and the Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs at the PFF House of Football over the course of three days from 25-27 April 2018. The training were conducted by FIFA TMS Integrity and Compliance Counsel Barry Lysaght, FIFARead More
Heads Up High for Philippine Girls Under-16 Team
The Philippines Girls Under-16 National Team had a spirited run in their AFF U16 Girls’ Championship campaign in Palembang, Indonesia over the past two weeks. The tournament, which was held last 1-13 May 2018, saw the Philippines miss out on the knockout stage having finished in last place with 1 draw and 3 losses. ThisRead More
Player Inspections for Philippines Under-19 Team
The Philippines Under-19 National Team will compete in the AFF Under-19 Championship which will be held in Indonesia on 30 June until 13 July 2018. To add to the current list of players, the U19 coaching staff will conduct player inspections in Luzon on 14-15 May 2018 at the PFF National Training Center inside theRead More
The Business of Football – Philippines Conference to be held this May
The football activities in the Philippines are growing and the business it generates are increasing. Understanding the careers, opportunities, and business potentials football can offer is a must for sports enthusiasts, companies, football fans, and football stakeholders. With the increased awareness of football in the country, Dubai-based sports marketing firm MMC Sportz, in cooperation withRead More
Ceres Negros in AFC Cup ASEAN Semi-final vs Yangon United
Defending Philippines Football League champions Ceres Negros FC mark their return to the AFC Cup Zonal semifinals with a match against Myanmar side Yangon United on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. The Negros-based club advanced to the zonal semifinals as the best second placed teamRead More
Philippines to debut in AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019; Uphill task in AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
The Philippine Men’s National Team campaigns in both the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 are now set following the conclusion of the draw ceremonies held last week. In the Asian Cup, the Philippines will face Korea Republic, China PR, and Kyrgyz Republic in Group C. The team will make theirRead More