Category Archives: Football

Tabuan Muda ready to sting at AFF meet

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWANPictures: Courtesy of FABD THE national under-23 football team (Tabuan Muda) are eager to get in on the action at the AFF U-23 Youth Championship in Cambodia. It has been more than two years without international competition for Brunei as they are drawn in Group A with Cambodia, Timor Leste and…
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FABD intends to participate in AFF Competitions 2022

THE Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) is planning to participate in several competitions hosted by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) this year. This however will be subjected to the national teams’ capability to train in full conditions, and the approval from the Brunei Darussalam Government to travel outside of the country — in light…
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Pennock dismayed by BSL cancellation

Yee Chun Leong / BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Pictures: Courtesy of Asri Abas DPMM FC coach Adrian Pennock was disappointed that his side will not be able to complete their campaign in the now defunct Brunei Super League. The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) announced on Monday that the BSL 2021 had been abandoned citing…
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NFABD rebranded to FABD

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) has rebranded itself to the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD). This was according to a press release from the governing body of football in the country on Saturday. The move was made to strongly reflect on the association’s vision of delivering fresh and…
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AFC Cup ASEAN Zone games cancelled

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Asian Football Confederation (AFC) earlier on Wednesday announced that all matches of the AFC Cup 2021 ASEAN Zone have have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in finding a suitable host for centralised games. This includes Groups G, H and I as well as the Playoff stage, where…
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Kota Ranger stay perfect

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN KOTA Ranger maintained their perfect start in the Brunei Super League after sweeping aside BAKES FC 9-1 on Sunday. BAKES was on the ascendency early in the game but could only provide one shot on target. Skipper Hanafizal Helman struck a freekick on targetin the 22nd minute but was tipped…
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BSL: DPMM FC romp to victory

DPMM FC got their Brunei Super League campaign off to a superb start after a 16-1 demolition of BAKES FC on Sunday night. The 2019 Singapore Premier League champions wasted no time and opened the flood gates in the second minute at the Jerudong Mini Stadium. Defender Charlie Clough finished the game with five goals while…
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BSL: Kasuka demolish Panchor Murai

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Brunei Super League returned on Sunday with six games and Kasuka FC came out as the biggst winners. Kasuka were rampant and thrashed Panchor Murai FC 11-1 at the Berakas Sports Complex. Maududi Hilmi Kasmi bagged four goals while Samuel Kojo Abbey added a hat-trick. Andi Shunya and Taylor…
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DPMM FC play down favourites tag

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN DPMM FC coach Adrian Pennock has played down their tags as favourites for the upcoming Brunei Super League. “It won’t be easy as our players are playing against their friends and family and every game we play will be like a Cup final as everyone wants to beat us,” said Pennock…
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Liverpool FC qualify for Champions League

Yee Chun LeongBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN IT WAS a rollercoaster ride for Liverpool FC in the 2020/21 Premier League season. Liverpool overcame Crystal Palace 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday to secure a third place finish and claim a Champions League spot for next season. In a game where they welcomed back 10,000 fans, Sadio Mane scored…
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