PETALING JAYA (2 March 2009) – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed Bin Hammam was at hand to grace the Asean Football Federation (AFF) 16th Congress which was held yesterday.
In his speech to the Congress, Hammam commended the work which is being done by the AFF and hopes that the region will grow in football stature. “I remember during the times of the Merdeka Tournament in the early days where the championship was one of the best in the region,” said Hammam. “And I hope that through the AFF, football in the region will grow to greater heights.” Following the Congress in the morning, the AFF 9th Council meeting for the Session 2007/2011 was also held the same day. |