Friday, April 1, 2011

Azkals To Train In Middle East!

Beat the heat, then the Brave Reds.

That is what the Azkals plan to do in their first World Cup Qualifier match, which is why their thoughts now turn to which Middle Eastern country can play host to the Azkals training camp.

Philippine Football Federation chief Mariano Araneta is leaning towards holding the camp in UAE or Qatar, from June 7-17.



A secondary reason for in the Middle East has also emerged, as the winner of the Philippines-Sri Lanka match goes on to meet Kuwait, a team about 50 places higher than the Azkals in FIFA rankings. getting used tot he heat may play and even more crucial role in this match up.

A bit of good news is the fact that Phil Younghusband should be ready for the World Cup qualifiers in July. With Ian Araneta, Angel Guirado, Chieffy Caligdong and Phil Younghusband, the Azkals boast of a potent frontline that should be threats the entire game.

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