JAKARTA (20 Nov 2012) – Indonesia have announced the list of 22 players for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 which kicks off next week. Habil Marati, the Indonesian team manager said that naturalized player Raphael Maitimo has been left behind due to passport issues. “We will Raphael three days to sort out this issue with his…
JAKARTA (20 Nov 2012) – With government funds still uncertain, a fundraiser organised by the FA of Indonesia (PSSI) last night yielded IDR 1 miliar (USD 104,000) for the national team’s campaign ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup next week. “We are making an approach for entrepreneurs and businesses to come forward and support the…
BANGKOK (20 Nov 2012) – Ten goals in the last two matches and with striker Teerasil Dangda as well as midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao back in their usual colour, a heavy burden of expectation is on Thailand to regain the ASEAN crown they won for three editions in 1996, 2000 and 2002. From a side that…
SINGAPORE (19 Nov 2012) – Three-time champions Singapore scored a morale boosting 4-0 win over Pakistan tonight at the Jurong West Stadium in their final tune-up match before they head into the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 next week. Singapore were the winners of the ASEAN crown in 1998, 2004 and 2007. Shi Jiayi, who had…
MANILA (19 Nov 2012) – The Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila has been put in a rush to get the nod from the organisers of the AFF Suzuki Cup following an inspection visit earlier this month. With the AFF Suzuki Cup just days away, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) are hoping that they will be…
KUALA LUMPUR (19 Nov 2012) – Malaysian captain Safiq Rahim, was in high spirits today following the announcement that he had signed on with 100PLUS as their Brand Ambassador. The signing was a timely booster as it comes just days before Safiq leads the national team into battle. Safiq, 25, has the tough task of…