Maldives departs to Philippines

Aug 26, 2015 - 12:05:27 |
National team players left Male' this afternoon for the training camp in Philippines.

Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives national team has departed to Philippines for a training camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against China on 8th September.

Maldives caretaker coach Ismail Mahefooz (Imma) said that they would play two friendly games in Philippines.

“We will play two friendly games in Philippines and the first match is against first division club, Stallion FC on 29th and FIFA registered international friendly game against Philippines national team on 3rd September.”

Imma also said that national team regular players, Asadhulla Abdulla and Mohamed Rasheed would not travel with the team due to injury.

“Asadhulla and Hockey will not join with us for the match against China and Ahmed Nooman will join us to replace Hockey.”

Maldives will be fly to China on 4th September for the match against China.

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fan on Aug 26
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It irritates me no end to learn that poorly-informed administrators of our football has cost us a game in our own national stadium. The only thing left for us in these two games is to PARK THE BUS – all 10 outfield players get behind the ball and play an extremely defensive game and hope for the best in a counter-attack, if and when possible. It will be highly difficult to match the fast-paced players of China, their agility and elusive turns so we must be careful to avoid individual mistakes and unforced errors as much as possible.
Footballmad on Aug 27
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Hoping and prauying for a successful training camp. Work hard for each other and together, you can achieve a good result!
footballmad on Aug 28
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A good arrangement to play against a weaker(?) first followed by the stronger national Phillipines side. Nooman is a good addition. Wishing all the best to our national team!!!

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