Doha, Qatar—When the Philippine Azkals go up against an unpredictable Yemen tonight at the Al Wakra Stadium there will be a 12th man on their side: the thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers. Despite the week day game schedule, many Filipinos are expected to come and show their support to the men’s national football team asRead More
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PFF Advisory: Yemen vs Philippines
The Philippine Men’s National Team’s AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers campaign continues with a match against Yemen on Tuesday 10 October 2017. It will be the Philippines’ fourth match in the qualifiers having won their first two assignments against Nepal and Tajikistan, and a draw against Yemen last month. The Philippines currently sit onRead More
Philippine Azkals target Asian Cup qualification with a win over Yemen
An injury-plagued Philippine Azkals will go all out for a win against Yemen in a crucial Group F match in the 2019 Asian Cup Qualifying Tournament at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Doha, Qatar. A draw, however, won’t be bad for a squad missing veteran players like striker Javier Patiño, Misagh Bahadoran, Manny Ott,Read More
Dooley to decide on game day who will take Ott’s spot vs Yemen
Doha, Qatar— Philippine Azkals coach Thomas Dooley is already moving on with midfielder Manny Ott’s injury. While he can’t emphasize enough the importance of Ott’s in the line-up, Dooley says he has already a plan to offset the latest injury woes to hit the Azkals. “You try to find ways, solutions to make it right.Read More
Injury sidelines Ott; will miss Azkals game vs Yemen
Doha, Qatar—The Philippine Azkals’ bid to extract the full points against Yemen on Tuesday took a major blow after veteran midfielder Manny Ott suffered an MCL injury on his right knee. Ott will need at least six weeks to recover from the injury. As expected Ott couldn’t hide his frustrations just days before the returnRead More
PFF Hosts Second AFC ‘B’ Coaching Certificate Course for 2017 in Bacolod
Three former national team players are part of the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘B’ Coaching Certificate Course (Part 1) held in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Organized by the Philippine Football Federation, in coordination with AFC, this is the second course held in the country this year. 18 participants are taking the course, 15 fromRead More
Philippines Squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Match vs Yemen
The Philippine Men’s National Team return to action when they face Yemen in the fourth match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers on 10 October 2017 at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Doha, Qatar. It will be the second meeting between the two sides in the Qualifiers. The two teams figured inRead More
AFC U16: Philippines 0-2 China PR
The Philippine Under-16 Boys National Team put on a better showing despite yielding to China PR, 2-0, last Wednesday 27 September 2017 at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. The Philippine U16 Team put on a valiant defense against China PR, but two goals in either half saw them concede their second match of theRead More
PFF Holds FIFA Futsal Coaching Course For 2017
The Philippine Football Federation is currently hosting the FIFA Futsal Coaching Course 2017. The course is held from 25 to 29 September. There are 22 participants. The practical sessions are held at the University of Asia and Pacific Futsal Court while the theory sessions are held at the Student Activity Center. The FIFA Instructor forRead More
PFF Conducts Fifth AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate Course for 2017 in Dipolog
In cooperation with the Asian Football Confederation, the Philippine Football Federation hosted the fifth AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate course for 2017 last 7 to 20 September in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. 17 participants took the course. The practical sessions were held at the Zamboanga del Norte National High School Football Field while the theoryRead More