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DPMM FC new coach Batista begins reign

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN NEWLY appointed DPMM FC head coach Rui Capela Batista has settled in quickly after arriving in Brunei in the middle of February. The 54-year-old began his reign with their first training session at the beginning of March. "I have good expectations for our team to do a great job…

March 10, 2024

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Md Burhanuddin top Goalie Wars

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN MD Burhanuddin Hj Edy Asmady emerged the winner of the Goalie Wars Open category on Sunday. The MS ABDB shotstopper defeated KB FC's Md Jefri Syafiq 10-8 in the final. The match was tied at 4-4 going into the break at the FABD Field in Berakas. Md Burhanuddin then…

November 26, 2023

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FABD suspends president; Election and congress postponed

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Executive Committee of Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) on Thursday announced that the Association has decided to suspend Pengiran Haji Matusin bin Pengiran Haji Matasan from performing his duty as President with immediate effect. The Executive Committee further announced the termination of service of Awang Mohammad Shahnon bin Mohd Salleh…

November 16, 2023

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No home comfort for Wasps

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE national football team were dismantled 6-0 by Indonesia in the second leg of their World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers on Tuesday night. It was the first home match at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas in about three years since it closed for…

October 18, 2023

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Indonesia demolish Brunei in first leg of World Cup qualifiers

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN INDONESIA brought the pain as they rout Brunei 6-0 in the first leg of their FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifying match on Thursday. The home side opened the scoring as early as the seventh minute at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. A…

October 12, 2023

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BFA U-10 set for LaLiga tournament

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Brazilian Football Academy (BFA) for the first time will be sending an under-10 football team to compete outside of Brunei. A total of 12 kids will fly the flag for BFA when they contest at the LaLiga Youth Tournament from September 15-17 in Malaysia. This was confirmed BFA…

September 10, 2023

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Heartbreak aside, Wafi to concentrate on recovery

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN WAFI AMINUDDIN is focused on recovery having been forced out of football for at least a year due to injury. He underwent surgery on his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in early June - 11 weeks after picking up the injury in the second half of DPMM FC’s Singapore Premier…

August 28, 2023

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DPMM FC unfazed by Sailors

Yee Chun Leong SERI BEGAWAN DPMM FC are excited to return to the Singapore Premier League after being away for three years. It will be no easy task as they open their 2023 campaign against the Lion City Sailors at the Bishan Stadium on Friday. DPMM FC coach Adrian Pennock is unfazed by the challenge…

March 2, 2023

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DPMM FC sign players, ink deals with sponsors for 2023 season

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN DPMM FC held their players and sponsors signing ceremony for the upcoming Singapore Premier League (SPL) season on Tuesday. Representing DPMM FC for the players signing were club manager team manager Md Ali Hj Momin and finance officer Md Kamarul Ariffin Hj Arpan. A total of 25 players including…

February 28, 2023

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Brunei fall to Thailand

Yee Chun Leong BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN BRUNEI began their Group A campaign at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 with a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Thailand on Tuesday night. Brunei goalkeeper Haimie Anak Nyaring put up a commendable performance with several good saves to keep the scoreline close till the final stages of…

December 20, 2022

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