Makati FC sees action in Singapore tournament
Members of Makati FC. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–Makati FC will compete in the JSSL Singapore Academy 7’s 2023 from April 7 to 9.
The delegation is set to leave Thursday morning with over 150 players competing girls and boys in the 7 to 15 year old divisions.
Article continues after this advertisementThe participation will mark Makati FC’s seventh year of competing in Asia’s premier youth football championship.
Makati FC is out to win the overall champion “Paul Parker” Trophy this year for the second time and the first since 2018.
The JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s showcase the young talent of over 450 teams across 17 countries. Among the young athletes competing are talented kids from provinces nationwide who were selected to join the prestigious club to reinforce the teams.
Article continues after this advertisementMakati FC has played an important role in developing young football athletes in the Philippines since 1976, as Tomas Lozano, a former Real Madrid FC player, pioneered youth football in the country.
