12 August 2023
International friendly : Laos U23 2-0 Brunei U23
09 August 2023
Under-23 national team off to Vientiane for international friendly
The national under-23 team left for Vientiane yesterday to take part in an international friendly match against Laos’ national under-23 team at the Laos National Stadium.
The delegation comprised 23 players and 10 officials led by team manager Pengiran Haji Mohd Waslimin bin Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin.
The team will be under the guidance of head coach Atsushi Hanita, who received his first big break having played significant roles within the national setup.
The Young Wasps are expected to partake in a training session before commencing their warm-up match at the 20,000-seater capacity stadium.
The trip will serve as their final preparations ahead of the upcoming Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Football Championship, which is slated to be held from August 17 to 26 in Thailand. The group stage matches will be played at the Rayong Province Stadium while the knock-out matches will be contested at the Chonburi Stadium.
Brunei have been drawn in Group ‘A’ alongside hosts Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) President Pengiran Haji Matusin bin Pengiran Haji Matasan sent the team off at the Brunei International Airport yesterday.
Also present were General Secretary Mohammad Shanon bin Haji Mohd Salleh, Technical Director Paul Christopher Munster, executive committee members Haji Md Noor bin Haji Abdul Hamid, Ah Chua Bangau and Bujang bin Haji Japar. –
Fadhil Yunus
08 August 2023
23 national under-23 players called up for AFF meet
Twenty-three players have been selected to represent the Brunei Darussalam national under-23 team for the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Championship, the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) announced on Monday.
The playing squad include three goalkeepers Jefri Syafiq Ishak from KB FC, Kota Ranger FC’s Riyan Aiman Jali, and DPMM FC Under-20’s Khairul Hisyam Norihwan.
The seven defenders are Indera SC trio Amirul Aizad Zaidi, Abdul Basith Murtadha Billah Hussin and Hirman Abdul Latif; Ar Rawda FC’s Khoirunnaas Khalid; MS ABDB’s Abdul Wafiy Yazid Sudirman; as well as Kasuka FC pair Nazhan Zulkifle and Wafiq Danish Hasimulabdillah.
The midfielders are Indera SC pair Syafiq Safiuddin Abdul Shariff and Azhari Danial Yusra; KB FC’s Khairan Zikry Zulkhairi; MS ABDB trio Nazry Aiman Azaman, Ali Munawwar Abdul Rahman, and Hadif Aiman Adanan; MS PPDB’s Rozandy Anak Bujang; Kota Ranger duo Imam Mahdi Suhaimi and Haziq Naqiuddin Syamra; as well as Kasuka FC’s Abdul Hafiy Herman.
The forwards line are IKLS MB5 duo Syaherrul Affendy Syahmirul Nizam and Qusyairi Haiqal Arabimulfhasal; and Kasuka FC’s Bazli Aminuddin.
The Young Wasps will leave for Vientiane on October 9 to take part in an international friendly match against Laos this Saturday in preparation for the AFF meet.
Brunei marked their maiden appearance in the competition last year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The AFF Under-23 Championship 2023 will be held in Thailand from August 17 to 22. – Fadhil Yunus
https://borneobulletin.com.bn/23-national-under-23-players-called-up-for-aff-meet/
02 August 2023
31 July 2023
Brunei to meet Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers
Brunei Darussalam will play a two-legged tie against Indonesia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) First Round in October later this year.
Brunei will begin the first leg away at the Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on October 12 before playing them again in the second leg at home on October 17.
The winner of the qualifying match will proceed to the second round in Group ‘F’ alongside Iraq, Vietnam and Philippines.
This was shared by Brunei Darussalam National Team Manager Pengiran Haji Mohd Waslimin bin Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin at a press conference at the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) House.
FABD General Secretary Mohammad Shahnon bin Haji Mohd Salleh added, “For the FIFA Window in September 2023, Brunei Darussalam in principle through the FABD has agreed to hold two Tier 1 friendly matches.”
In preparing towards their upcoming qualifying match, Brunei Darussalam is expected to play two friendly matches against Timor Leste on September 6 as well as a visit to Hong Kong on September 11.
The national futsal team will take part in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers in Manama, Bahrain.
Brunei have been drawn in Group ‘F’ alongside Kuwait, Timor Leste and Bahrain as the designated host country.
Brunei will kick off against Kuwait at the Khalifa Sports City Hall in Manama, Bahrain on October 7 followed by a match against Bahrain two days later.
The Wasps will conclude their group stage campaign against Timor Leste on October 11.
Meanwhile, Brunei Under-23 National Team Co-Manager Haji Adee Suhardee bin Haji Muhidin shared that the national under-23 team will take part in two competitions this year namely the 2023 Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Championship and the 2024 AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualification.
The regional AFF meet will be held from August 17 to 26 in Thailand while the AFC tournament will run from September 6 to 12 with Jordan designated as the hosts in Brunei’s group in Group ‘A’. The Young Wasps will begin their campaign in the AFF meet against Cambodia on August 17 at the Rayong Provincial Stadium followed by hosts Thailand on August 19 and lastly Myanmar on August 21.
This will be followed with the AFC tournament where Brunei have been drawn alongside Jordan, Syria and Oman.
They will play Jordan on September 6 followed by Syria on September 9 and Oman on September 12.
Prior to the major international competitions, the under-23 team will also be involved in a friendly match against Laos on August 12. – Fadhil Yunus
https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-to-meet-indonesia-in-world-cup-qualifiers/
29 July 2023
International U23 Friendly - Laos vs Brunei