Myanmar
YANGON (Sept 6, 2007) – Unranked Laos are looking at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship this week as an important gauge of their football ahead of their hosting of the SEA Games in 2009. Laos, who are taking in this championship slated for Sept 6-15 for the first time ever, have been placed…
YANGON (Sept 5, 2007) – Defending champions Vietnam will have to double their efforts if they harbour any hopes of retaining the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship crown this year. The tournament, inaugurated last year with a four-team line-up, has attracted eight countries this time around, indicating the rising popularity of women’s football in…
YANGON (May 28, 2007) – The Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) has appointed Brazilian Marcos Falopa as the new head coach of the national team. Falopa, who had previously played for Palmeiras and Sao Caetano, is not only a FIFA Technical Instructor but also a Technical Director for the Brazilian Football Coaches Association (ABTF). Having graduated…
YANGON (March 16, 2007) – Myanmar will be relying on several new young players when they take part in the Asean Futsal Championship 2007 slated for March 26-31 in Bangkok. For the tournament, which will be held at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium, the Myanmar side will take only four players who played at the…
YANGON (Feb 18, 2007) – Myanmar had the tough luck of the penalties to blame for their defeat in the first round of the Olympic 2008 qualifiers this week when they were dumped out 4-1 by a resolute side from India. The score at the end of regulation in Kolkata was 2-2 – courtesy of…