The national team’s preparations for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers may be lagging behind but the Azkals are looking forward to the possibility of having a full-strength side for the March 22 to 26 tournament.
Finally putting to rest uncertainties over his immediate future, German coach Michael Weiss finally agreed to terms with the Philippine Football Federation for a six-month extension to handle the national team, which plays its next important tournament in March.
With a deal with coach Michael Weiss nearing completion, the Philippine Football Federation can now focus on preparations for the AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers in March.
German coach Michael Weiss is nearing an agreement with the Philippine Football Federation to stay on at the helm of the men’s national team.
All signs seem to point to German coach Michael Weiss staying on at the helm of the national side.
Instrumental in propelling the national side to greater heights the past two years, coach Michael Weiss still sees himself piloting the Azkals for years to come with the 2015 AFC Asian Cup as the ultimate target.
Armed with more experience and more games together, the Philippine Azkals leave for Bangkok Tuesday with high hopes that they can put up a strong showing in the AFF Suzuki Cup, the same tournament that served as launching pad to the renaissance of football in the country two years ago.
National coach Michael Weiss, manager Dan Palami and player James Younghusband have been given 10 days to explain why they should not be sanctioned for the incident that led to the filing of sexual harrasment charges by AFC match commissioner Cristy Ramos.
The Philippine Football Federation Appeals Committee yesterday suspended the penalties imposed on national team coach Michael Weiss, manager Dan Palami and player James Younghusband.
GERMAN coach Michael Weiss yesterday tempered expectations on the Philippines’ campaign in the AFF Suzuki Cup in November, saying the Azkals’ chances will depend on how tough they will prepare for the tournament.
The Philippine Football Federation is laying the groundwork for its campaign in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games by hiring Serbian coach Zoran Dordevic to help handle teams outside the senior squad.
Azkals United salvaged a late equalizer but fell short to Korean side Icheon Citizen, 2-4, in a penalty shootout Saturday night in the Kia Rio Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Looking to get the best possible preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup, the Philippine Azkals will undergo a 12-day training camp highlighted by four matches against topnotch clubs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
