Wanted: Foes for Azkals

CEBU CITY – Only one match has been confirmed in the Philippine Azkals’ plan to have three friendlies next month and coach Michael Weiss hopes that opponents can be found to fill the schedule. Weiss, who is here to watch Global FC’s participation in the AFC President’s Cup, said it is important to have the three matches to weigh in the national side’s early preparation for... 

Football program

As the Philippine Azkals continue with their quest to become Southeast Asia’s top team, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Philippine Football Federation (PFF) have joined hands with the German government to find young and local talents who are going to suit up for the national team. PSC chairman Richie Garcia said yesterday that Munich-born coach Thomas Roy, an esteemed member... 

Azkals sked

Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals are scheduled to play three friendly matches in June as part of their early buildup for next year’s AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives. Team manager Dan Palami said the national side is slated to play an overseas match against Hong Kong on June 4 while an invitation has been sent to Southeast Asian rival Vietnam for a June 8 friendly... 

Can Azkals keep complete roster?

By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – After earning a qualification to the AFC Challenge Cup for the second straight time, the biggest challenge for the Philippine Azkals is whether they can keep the roster intact for next year’s competition in Maldives. Azkals team manager Dan Palami will try to convince the overseas clubs to release their Fil-Foreign booters for national... 

Azkals seek AFC Asian Cup

By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals are used to playing the role of a hunter but the roles may have changed after earning a qualification to next year’s AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives. Boasting perhaps the strongest lineup in recent memory, the Azkals impressed their fans at the Rizal Memorial Stadium by beating Cambodia and 2012 runner-up Turkmenistan... 

Schrock delivers

By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – He was severely missed by the Philippine Azkals in previous tournaments but Stephan Schrock’s return for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers was certainly worth the wait. Donning the Azkals uniform for the first time in six months, the Fil-German displayed his trickery and ball control skills to set up a blizzard of scoring chances in the 8-0... 

Azkals win over Turkmenistan, 1-0

Manila, Philippines – Bedlam rocked the Rizal Memorial Stadium last night as Phil Younghusband’s goal in the 67th minute propelled the Philippine Azkals to a 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan and earn a qualification to next year’s AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives. Incoming search terms:azkals turkmenistan (13)azkals win over turkmenistan (13)azkals goalkeeper (11)azkals latest winning... 

Azkals gun for AFC berth

Game Today (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 7 p.m. – Philippines vs. Turkmenistan Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals go for a 2014 AFC Challenge Cup berth when they face Turkmenistan in the final day of the Group E qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. After a massive 8-0 beating of Cambodia in Sunday’s wild and wet match, the Azkals set their sights on putting a good... 

RP Azkals take on Cambodia

Game Today (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 7 p.m. Philippines vs. Cambodia Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals make their much-awaited debut in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup Group E qualifiers tonight against a desperate Cambodian side at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Eager to play in the pitch after their match with Brunei was “forfeited” due to the latter’s sudden withdrawal,... 

Loaded Azkals for Challenge Cup

By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals will parade a loaded lineup when they begin their quest to qualify for the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Phil Younghusband and Chieffy Caligdong were expectedly included in the 23-man roster released yesterday by the Philippine Football Federation with some of the foreign-based players...