Sports wear manufacturer, Nike Malaysia today launched 'The Chance' programme aimed at scouting for new talents to become promising footballers in the future.
Joan Yeoh, Country Marketing Manager of Nike Malaysia, said the programme was expected to be much more exciting this year as more young footballers were eager to try their luck to become promising players in the future.
"We expect a total of 6,000 youngsters aged 16-24 will turn up to showcase their football skill in front of the panel of judges appointed by us," she told reporters after the launching of the programme by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Secretary-General Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad at Wisma FAM here, Tuesday.
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Malaysia urged to focus on basics to produce more quality players
Cardiff City Academy manager Neal Ardley believes Malaysian football needs to focus on the basics to produce more quality players.
Ardley, who during his playing days was part of Wimbledon’s “Crazy Gang”, said giving young players the chance to play was the most important aspect of football development and should only later be followed by other more serious aspects of training.
“At Cardiff, we have 127 kids in our elite academy programme but that did not just happen overnight and took us five years to achieve with the help of the underpinnings of our youth programme," said Ardley, at the academy grounds in Pontypridd.
“The most important thing is to give children the chance to play and be introduced to the game by giving them the chance to spend regular hours playing the sport.
“At the academy, we have over 50,000 players going through our programmes each year with pretty much every school in south and mid Wales being covered by our coaches and scouts. It is only with a large pool like this that we are able to produce the best players.”
Ardley, who last year spent 11 days conducting coaching clinics for players and coaches throughout Malaysia, said educating Malaysian coaches is the next most important aspect to improving the development of football.
“Being a good coach is a very difficult skill to achieve and is an ongoing process with coaches needing to be trained and educated on a continual basis.
"When I was in Malaysia, I noticed that the youth coaches there were very passionate about the game but they lacked proper techniques in teaching the various age groups.”
Ardley went on to praise Cardiff's Malaysian chairman and co-owner Datuk Chan Tien Ghee for his efforts in organising the 1Malaysia Cardiff City (1MCC) Under-12 League which will see more than 32 teams from across the Klang Valley, Perak and Penang compete. Chan, together with Tan Sri Vincent Tan, took over Cardiff in May 2010.
Selected promising players from the league will be given the chance to train at the Cardiff Academy.
“TG (Tian Ghee) is very development oriented, whether it is for the academy here or in Malaysia and the 1MCC league is a really positive platform to help give players the chance to play.
“Due to red tape, it may be hard to have players from Malaysia to play for the club but we will definitely be looking at having Malaysian players and coaches come and train with us,” added the former Wimbledon midfielder.
Ardley, who during his playing days was part of Wimbledon’s “Crazy Gang”, said giving young players the chance to play was the most important aspect of football development and should only later be followed by other more serious aspects of training.
“At Cardiff, we have 127 kids in our elite academy programme but that did not just happen overnight and took us five years to achieve with the help of the underpinnings of our youth programme," said Ardley, at the academy grounds in Pontypridd.
“The most important thing is to give children the chance to play and be introduced to the game by giving them the chance to spend regular hours playing the sport.
“At the academy, we have over 50,000 players going through our programmes each year with pretty much every school in south and mid Wales being covered by our coaches and scouts. It is only with a large pool like this that we are able to produce the best players.”
Ardley, who last year spent 11 days conducting coaching clinics for players and coaches throughout Malaysia, said educating Malaysian coaches is the next most important aspect to improving the development of football.
“Being a good coach is a very difficult skill to achieve and is an ongoing process with coaches needing to be trained and educated on a continual basis.
"When I was in Malaysia, I noticed that the youth coaches there were very passionate about the game but they lacked proper techniques in teaching the various age groups.”
Ardley went on to praise Cardiff's Malaysian chairman and co-owner Datuk Chan Tien Ghee for his efforts in organising the 1Malaysia Cardiff City (1MCC) Under-12 League which will see more than 32 teams from across the Klang Valley, Perak and Penang compete. Chan, together with Tan Sri Vincent Tan, took over Cardiff in May 2010.
Selected promising players from the league will be given the chance to train at the Cardiff Academy.
“TG (Tian Ghee) is very development oriented, whether it is for the academy here or in Malaysia and the 1MCC league is a really positive platform to help give players the chance to play.
“Due to red tape, it may be hard to have players from Malaysia to play for the club but we will definitely be looking at having Malaysian players and coaches come and train with us,” added the former Wimbledon midfielder.
Friday, 24 February 2012
FAM to implement programme to identify talented youngsters in all states
The Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) move to implement its touch base programme at every state is aimed to identify talented young players as well to meet fans of the national team.
FAM vice president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the touch base programme would also include Sabah and Sarawak, two states that were responsible for producing players like Datuk James Wong, Hassan Sani and Matlan Marjan in the 80s.
"The national squad's visit to Sabah is the first being held show our appreciation to the fans for their continuous support to the national team. We also want to give fans an opportunity to meet the national players from close range," he told reporters after announcing the scheduled friendly match between the national squad and Sabah at the Likas Stadium tomorrow.
FAM vice president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the touch base programme would also include Sabah and Sarawak, two states that were responsible for producing players like Datuk James Wong, Hassan Sani and Matlan Marjan in the 80s.
"The national squad's visit to Sabah is the first being held show our appreciation to the fans for their continuous support to the national team. We also want to give fans an opportunity to meet the national players from close range," he told reporters after announcing the scheduled friendly match between the national squad and Sabah at the Likas Stadium tomorrow.
Monday, 20 February 2012
32 teams to compete in Under-12 league tournament
Thirty-two teams from Perak, Penang and the Klang Valley will battle for the Liga 1MCC Under-12 title next month.
1MCC and Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Limited chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was expected to officiate the league at the Rubber Research Institute (RRI) on March 31.
1Malaysia Cardiff City plans for the Liga 1MCC to kick off on March 3 with the competing teams divided into two groups.
Each team will play 15 matches in the round robin preliminary round.
The top eight teams from each group will square off in the last 16 of the knockout stage.
The teams will be in action every Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am to 5pm at the RRI ground in Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
The Liga 1MCC is an FAM-sanctioned league and is a platform for aspiring footballers to make their mark in a fun-filled and safe environment.
Players who impress will stand a chance of attending a training stint at Cardiff City Youth Academy which is renowned for its well-structured programmes and philosophy.
Tien Ghee said: "The Liga 1MCC provides a platform for youths from different social, economic and racial backgrounds to come together to realise their full potential. If we can identify a potential football star, that would be a bonus.
"However, our programme is structured to reach out to all youths, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through football.
"Other attributes such as team spirit, discipline, responsibility and commitment will emerge over time. This is also about developing our youth to be good citizens of the country."
Tien Ghee was speaking at the team managers' meeting at Bukit Kiara Club yesterday where the team managers of the 32 teams gathered for the draw.
The teams:-
Shah Alam Academy FC, Akademi Bolasepak Kota Damansara, Akademi Bolasepak MBPJ, Akademi Bolasepak Tunas Lagenda, Akademi Persatuan Sukan Bintang Biru, Akadem iSoccerkids-MBSA, Astaka FC, CIMB-YFA Bintang Muda, Glenmarie United, Jasmine Junior FC, Junior Soccer Schools, Kelab Bolasepak Remaja Harimau Klang, Kelab Bolasepak Puchong United FC, Kelab Bolasepak Remaja Bersatu, Kelab Nuri Bank Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer, Lestari Junior FC, Little League Soccer, Mahkota Football Academy, MBJ United, MY Kids Soccer, PFKA Batu Caves, PKNS FC, PNSB FC, Proficient Football Academy, Qube Football Academy, Red Giant Kid, Royal Selangor Club, S.P.T Indians Football Academy, Sweet Soccer Academy, UKRC Junior Kids, Junior Kids Perak Soccer Academy.
1MCC and Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Limited chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was expected to officiate the league at the Rubber Research Institute (RRI) on March 31.
1Malaysia Cardiff City plans for the Liga 1MCC to kick off on March 3 with the competing teams divided into two groups.
Each team will play 15 matches in the round robin preliminary round.
The top eight teams from each group will square off in the last 16 of the knockout stage.
The teams will be in action every Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am to 5pm at the RRI ground in Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
The Liga 1MCC is an FAM-sanctioned league and is a platform for aspiring footballers to make their mark in a fun-filled and safe environment.
Players who impress will stand a chance of attending a training stint at Cardiff City Youth Academy which is renowned for its well-structured programmes and philosophy.
Tien Ghee said: "The Liga 1MCC provides a platform for youths from different social, economic and racial backgrounds to come together to realise their full potential. If we can identify a potential football star, that would be a bonus.
"However, our programme is structured to reach out to all youths, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through football.
"Other attributes such as team spirit, discipline, responsibility and commitment will emerge over time. This is also about developing our youth to be good citizens of the country."
Tien Ghee was speaking at the team managers' meeting at Bukit Kiara Club yesterday where the team managers of the 32 teams gathered for the draw.
The teams:-
Shah Alam Academy FC, Akademi Bolasepak Kota Damansara, Akademi Bolasepak MBPJ, Akademi Bolasepak Tunas Lagenda, Akademi Persatuan Sukan Bintang Biru, Akadem iSoccerkids-MBSA, Astaka FC, CIMB-YFA Bintang Muda, Glenmarie United, Jasmine Junior FC, Junior Soccer Schools, Kelab Bolasepak Remaja Harimau Klang, Kelab Bolasepak Puchong United FC, Kelab Bolasepak Remaja Bersatu, Kelab Nuri Bank Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer, Lestari Junior FC, Little League Soccer, Mahkota Football Academy, MBJ United, MY Kids Soccer, PFKA Batu Caves, PKNS FC, PNSB FC, Proficient Football Academy, Qube Football Academy, Red Giant Kid, Royal Selangor Club, S.P.T Indians Football Academy, Sweet Soccer Academy, UKRC Junior Kids, Junior Kids Perak Soccer Academy.
Monday, 13 February 2012
Sports Ministry planning to build stadiums specifically for football
The Ministry of Youth and Sports plans to build stadiums specifically for football.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said such stadiums would only be used for football and not for any other purpose.
Ahmad Shabery said his ministry was in the process of studying options whether to build new stadiums or refurbish existing ones.
"The plan is still in the proposal stage. We feel such a plan is necessary because what we have now are used for various activities, including athletics meets.
"We need to break away from tradition to develop football. To do that we need to maintain the stadiums and pitch. Trainings need to conducted elsewhere and stadiums reserved for matches," he told reporters at the KAWAT-Exxon Mobil 2011 Media Awards here.
He said the ministry was in the final stage of identifying locations for building such stadiums using artificial turf recognised by FIFA.
"We have a choice of building stadiums with artificial turf and we have short listed various types of turf suitable for use and meet the FIFA specification.
"To build pitches with artificial turf is slightly expensive must cheaper in the long run when maintenance of natural fields are taken into account," he said.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said such stadiums would only be used for football and not for any other purpose.
Ahmad Shabery said his ministry was in the process of studying options whether to build new stadiums or refurbish existing ones.
"The plan is still in the proposal stage. We feel such a plan is necessary because what we have now are used for various activities, including athletics meets.
"We need to break away from tradition to develop football. To do that we need to maintain the stadiums and pitch. Trainings need to conducted elsewhere and stadiums reserved for matches," he told reporters at the KAWAT-Exxon Mobil 2011 Media Awards here.
He said the ministry was in the final stage of identifying locations for building such stadiums using artificial turf recognised by FIFA.
"We have a choice of building stadiums with artificial turf and we have short listed various types of turf suitable for use and meet the FIFA specification.
"To build pitches with artificial turf is slightly expensive must cheaper in the long run when maintenance of natural fields are taken into account," he said.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
FAM wants Malaysian players try their luck overseas
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) believes its young players have the talent and skills to play abroad.
FAM vice-president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the focus must be on youth to ensure Malaysian football progresses.
"We are the regional champions but it does not make us the best in Asia. We must look beyond Southeast Asia and in order to do that, we need quality players," said Subahan at the launch of the 1Malaysia Cardiff City Junior Football League logo at Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Club yesterday.
"I feel our players have the talent, for instance Khairul Fahmi Che Mat and Fadhli Shas were both voted among the best under-23 players in Asia last year. So they should try their luck abroad. Our 17-and-18-year-olds are also talented and we must start grooming them.
"We had Safee Sali in Cardiff for trials but let us be realistic, he has just another few more years in professional football at 27.
"We should look at others and in order for our long held dream to qualify for the World Cup or Olympics to materialise, it will depend on how we manage our players. I am confident that one of our players will play in the top-tier division in England."
Subahan stressed that it is about time the younger players in the national team play abroad.
"Safee has improved so much by playing for Pelita Jaya in Indonesia and other players should follow suit. I am not saying they should only go to Cardiff. They can also try their luck at other foreign clubs," Subahan added.
"Of course, it is for FAM and national coach K. Rajagobal to decide on the next course for these players."
He also stressed that private entities should invest in the local game to improve its quality.
"We need support from everyone, including the private sector to get involved in grassroots development," said Subahan.
Cardiff City chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said the club would continue to give opportunities to local players and coaches.
"Safee and Safiq Rahim were at Cardiff for trials and both were exposed to different kinds of training. As for the near future, we will continue to give opportunities to players and coaches as the club are a part of Malaysia," said Tien Ghee.
According to sources, Cardiff are keen on Young Tigers A midfielder Nazmi Faiz, who they want on a one-year attachment deal. Discussions are underway between the concerned parties.
The club also offered national Under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee a stint but the former international needs to prepare his team for several priority assignments.
Among the attendees of yesterday's logo launch were Cardiff manager Malky Mackay, CEO Alan Whitely, FAM general secretary Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad and Rajagobal.
FAM vice-president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the focus must be on youth to ensure Malaysian football progresses.
"We are the regional champions but it does not make us the best in Asia. We must look beyond Southeast Asia and in order to do that, we need quality players," said Subahan at the launch of the 1Malaysia Cardiff City Junior Football League logo at Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Club yesterday.
"I feel our players have the talent, for instance Khairul Fahmi Che Mat and Fadhli Shas were both voted among the best under-23 players in Asia last year. So they should try their luck abroad. Our 17-and-18-year-olds are also talented and we must start grooming them.
"We had Safee Sali in Cardiff for trials but let us be realistic, he has just another few more years in professional football at 27.
"We should look at others and in order for our long held dream to qualify for the World Cup or Olympics to materialise, it will depend on how we manage our players. I am confident that one of our players will play in the top-tier division in England."
Subahan stressed that it is about time the younger players in the national team play abroad.
"Safee has improved so much by playing for Pelita Jaya in Indonesia and other players should follow suit. I am not saying they should only go to Cardiff. They can also try their luck at other foreign clubs," Subahan added.
"Of course, it is for FAM and national coach K. Rajagobal to decide on the next course for these players."
He also stressed that private entities should invest in the local game to improve its quality.
"We need support from everyone, including the private sector to get involved in grassroots development," said Subahan.
Cardiff City chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said the club would continue to give opportunities to local players and coaches.
"Safee and Safiq Rahim were at Cardiff for trials and both were exposed to different kinds of training. As for the near future, we will continue to give opportunities to players and coaches as the club are a part of Malaysia," said Tien Ghee.
According to sources, Cardiff are keen on Young Tigers A midfielder Nazmi Faiz, who they want on a one-year attachment deal. Discussions are underway between the concerned parties.
The club also offered national Under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee a stint but the former international needs to prepare his team for several priority assignments.
Among the attendees of yesterday's logo launch were Cardiff manager Malky Mackay, CEO Alan Whitely, FAM general secretary Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad and Rajagobal.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Sunday, 9 October 2011
FAM happy with government's allocation for artificial football pitches
The Football Association of Malaysia has praised the RM50 million allocation in the 2012 Budget to build artificial football pitches throughout the country.
Its deputy president, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said the construction of more pitches would encourage more youths to take up football as the sport be played on better grounds.
Describing the budget as people-friendly, he hoped more football fields would be built throughout the country.
Tengku Abdullah, who is also Malaysian Hockey Federation president, was speaking to reporters after presenting cash prizes to 18 players from the national hockey squad which finished third in the Asian Challenge Trophy Championship in Ordos, China recently.
Each player was rewarded RM5,000. Malaysia beat China 1-0 for the third place.
The 2012 Budget has proposed an allocation of RM50 million to build artificial pitches with floodlights in 30 selected locations nationwide and an additional RM15 million for 150 more futsal courts throughout the country.
Its deputy president, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said the construction of more pitches would encourage more youths to take up football as the sport be played on better grounds.
Describing the budget as people-friendly, he hoped more football fields would be built throughout the country.
Tengku Abdullah, who is also Malaysian Hockey Federation president, was speaking to reporters after presenting cash prizes to 18 players from the national hockey squad which finished third in the Asian Challenge Trophy Championship in Ordos, China recently.
Each player was rewarded RM5,000. Malaysia beat China 1-0 for the third place.
The 2012 Budget has proposed an allocation of RM50 million to build artificial pitches with floodlights in 30 selected locations nationwide and an additional RM15 million for 150 more futsal courts throughout the country.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
FIFA and FAM conducting goalkeeping seminar
The World Football Federation (FIFA) in association with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) are conducting a four–day international seminar, which started yesterday, to improve the quality of goalkeeping for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA course instructor Pat Bonner said the seminar would utilise the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the case study to analyse current goalkeeping trends and the latest technical and tactical approaches towards improving the skill level of goalkeeping instructors.
“The participants will be exposed to what goalkeepers, coaches and instructors do,” the Irishman said yesterday.
The former Celtic goalkeeper Bonner was part of the famous Republic of Ireland team which played in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
In good company: Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy played for the Republic of Ireland alongside Pat Bonner at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The team consisted of players like Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn, John Aldridge and Mick McCarthy and Bonner is best remembered for his famous penalty save from Daniel Timofte of Romania at the 1990 World Cup in Italy during the knockout stage.
At present, the 41–year–old Bonner is also the coach at Ireland’s National Coaching and Training Centre for Goalkeepers.
He said that the seminar was a starting point for the participants to enhance their skills, attitudes and characteristic as instructors when they return to their own countries.
Thirty participants from 21 countries including Australia, China, France, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and England are attending the seminar.
Apart from the seminar, the participants will also be putting their knowledge to use on artificial turf at Bukit Jalil to train Under-12 goalkeepers from clubs in Klang Valley.
They would also be analysing the Malaysia Cup match between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur at Shah Alam Stadium tonight.
FIFA course instructor Pat Bonner said the seminar would utilise the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the case study to analyse current goalkeeping trends and the latest technical and tactical approaches towards improving the skill level of goalkeeping instructors.
“The participants will be exposed to what goalkeepers, coaches and instructors do,” the Irishman said yesterday.
The former Celtic goalkeeper Bonner was part of the famous Republic of Ireland team which played in the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
In good company: Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy played for the Republic of Ireland alongside Pat Bonner at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The team consisted of players like Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn, John Aldridge and Mick McCarthy and Bonner is best remembered for his famous penalty save from Daniel Timofte of Romania at the 1990 World Cup in Italy during the knockout stage.
At present, the 41–year–old Bonner is also the coach at Ireland’s National Coaching and Training Centre for Goalkeepers.
He said that the seminar was a starting point for the participants to enhance their skills, attitudes and characteristic as instructors when they return to their own countries.
Thirty participants from 21 countries including Australia, China, France, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and England are attending the seminar.
Apart from the seminar, the participants will also be putting their knowledge to use on artificial turf at Bukit Jalil to train Under-12 goalkeepers from clubs in Klang Valley.
They would also be analysing the Malaysia Cup match between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur at Shah Alam Stadium tonight.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Sports Ministers warns players about match fixing
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has reminded all quarters including football players involved in the Malaysia Cup campaign which begins on Sept to uphold integrity.
He said they must not be involved in selling away matches or get trapped in the bookie menace in order to protect the image of Malaysian football.
“We have seen now the revival of Malaysian football and the spirited support it is receiving from local football fans and the public. “Hence, we should not bring disrepute to the game by cooperating with gambling syndicates or bookies who are into fixing matches as this will adversely affect the support and trust of fans and also the nation’s football reputation.”
Ahmad Shabery told this at a presentation of Ramadan contributions and breaking of fast with residents of Kemasik at the Kemasik Jamek Mosque, here, last night.
He said his ministry would be monitoring the situation and would not hesitate to take action including lodging police reports if there were any football team or player involved in the immoral activity of match fixing.
Ahmad Shabery, who is also the member of parliament for Kemaman, also urged players and coaches to immediately lodge a police report if they are approached by such syndicates.
“Don’t gamble away the future of our nation’s football just for money and personal interest. We need to keep up the Malaysian football momentum for it to reach a higher level,” he said.
Negeri Sembilan’s President Cup team coach Yusarman Yusof was reported to be charged in the Seremban Sessions Court on 21 counts of fixing matches, while a Singapore businessman was arrested as he was believed to be a bookie who was involved in fixing a match involving the President Cup’s T-Team last season.
T-Team coach Sufian Ngah was also charged in the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court on six counts of giving a RM5,000 bribe to six players from the squad for the purpose of fixing the result of a match against Pahang last year.
He said they must not be involved in selling away matches or get trapped in the bookie menace in order to protect the image of Malaysian football.
“We have seen now the revival of Malaysian football and the spirited support it is receiving from local football fans and the public. “Hence, we should not bring disrepute to the game by cooperating with gambling syndicates or bookies who are into fixing matches as this will adversely affect the support and trust of fans and also the nation’s football reputation.”
Ahmad Shabery told this at a presentation of Ramadan contributions and breaking of fast with residents of Kemasik at the Kemasik Jamek Mosque, here, last night.
He said his ministry would be monitoring the situation and would not hesitate to take action including lodging police reports if there were any football team or player involved in the immoral activity of match fixing.
Ahmad Shabery, who is also the member of parliament for Kemaman, also urged players and coaches to immediately lodge a police report if they are approached by such syndicates.
“Don’t gamble away the future of our nation’s football just for money and personal interest. We need to keep up the Malaysian football momentum for it to reach a higher level,” he said.
Negeri Sembilan’s President Cup team coach Yusarman Yusof was reported to be charged in the Seremban Sessions Court on 21 counts of fixing matches, while a Singapore businessman was arrested as he was believed to be a bookie who was involved in fixing a match involving the President Cup’s T-Team last season.
T-Team coach Sufian Ngah was also charged in the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court on six counts of giving a RM5,000 bribe to six players from the squad for the purpose of fixing the result of a match against Pahang last year.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Cardiff City opens up Development Centre in Malaysia
Malaysian-owned Cardiff City Football Club (CCFC) will open their 1Malaysia Cardiff City (1MCC) Development Centre in Putrajaya in September.
Club chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said yesterday that the development centre will be for players in three age groups -- Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16.
The establishment of the centre, he said, will hopefully put Malaysia on the world junior football league map.
"We hope to adopt a 'no borders' mentality where our players can compete with players from around the world so that they can gain better exposure, as well as getting players from overseas to get a taste of playing here," said Tien Ghee at the Nusa Mutiara Sports Complex in Johor Baru yesterday where a football clinic was held by CCFC staff and players for 153 schoolchildren and 48 coaches.
"Getting overseas players here will require offering them some additional incentives but it will be worth it."
Tien Ghee said Cardiff FC, a premier Welsh team, plan to enhance their presence in the country by setting up satellite centres in Malacca, Kelantan, Johor and Pahang.
The one-day clinic was part of the club's 11-day tour which started in Kelantan on July 15 and is scheduled to end this Sunday.
The aim of the tour was to give local youths opportunities to be exposed to an organised and structured football system.
Cardiff FC are playing in the Championship (Division Two) of the English league.
Club chairman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee said yesterday that the development centre will be for players in three age groups -- Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16.
The establishment of the centre, he said, will hopefully put Malaysia on the world junior football league map.
"We hope to adopt a 'no borders' mentality where our players can compete with players from around the world so that they can gain better exposure, as well as getting players from overseas to get a taste of playing here," said Tien Ghee at the Nusa Mutiara Sports Complex in Johor Baru yesterday where a football clinic was held by CCFC staff and players for 153 schoolchildren and 48 coaches.
"Getting overseas players here will require offering them some additional incentives but it will be worth it."
Tien Ghee said Cardiff FC, a premier Welsh team, plan to enhance their presence in the country by setting up satellite centres in Malacca, Kelantan, Johor and Pahang.
The one-day clinic was part of the club's 11-day tour which started in Kelantan on July 15 and is scheduled to end this Sunday.
The aim of the tour was to give local youths opportunities to be exposed to an organised and structured football system.
Cardiff FC are playing in the Championship (Division Two) of the English league.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Friday, 15 July 2011
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Sarawak football development programme running smoothly
The Sarawak Football Development Programme (SFDP), which is into its second year, is running very smoothly and right on track.
Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS) director Francis Nyurang Ding said yesterday all parties involved in the running of the programme including Sarawak Education Department, Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) and MSNS have played their respective roles well.
“We are more focused in the football development and identifying new talents in the programme through an annual SFDP Inter-Centre Football Tournament which is organised by the State Education Department with technical assistance from FAS and funding from MSNS,” he said at MSNS office recently.
Francis said the ongoing 2nd SFDP Inter-Centre Football Tournament would be held until July 21 at three zones namely Southern Zone comprising Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong, Central Zone (Sibu, Sarikei, Mukah and Kapit) and Northern Zone (Miri, Bintulu and Limbang).
“I would like to thank the State Education Department for having successfully organised the tournament last year and I strongly believe that they will do another good job this year,” he said.
Francis Nyurang said the tournament would be aimed at selecting the best players into the Emerging Talent Pool where they would be groomed to represent Sarawak at Sukma and President Cup competitions, and later vie for promotion to the senior state team.
Kuching District Education Office is hosting host the event.
“The Northern Zone competition will be hosted by the Miri District Education Office at Miri Mini Stadium from July 11-16 while the Central Zone competition will be hosted by Sibu District Education Office at Tun Zaidi Stadium from July 18-23,” said SFDP project manager Lucas Kallang who is also the MSNS Sports Officer.
He said among the objectives of the tournament are to monitor the progress of the trainees in various centres, identify players for Sukma XV and President Cup next year, identify talented players in different age categories to keep track of their progress and their details to be kept in SFDP database, and prepare for the Borneo Games in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia from Dec 4-11.
“Trophies will be awarded to champions, runners-up and third placings while individual awards will also be given to Best Player, Best Goalkeeper and Top Scorer at the respective zones,” said Lucas.
A skills competition will also be organised between the competitions on ball dribbling, passing, shooting and controlling, headed by SFDP coordinator Mohamad Mantali.
Lucas said coaching seminars would also be conducted by SFDP technical director Alan Vest during the competitions at all zones.
“Vest will conduct the seminars in Kuching at Miri Mini Stadium from July 12-15 and at Tun Zaidi Stadium in Sibu from July 18-21,” he added.
“We anticipate an improvement in the players’ performance in terms of team techniques and tactics and I am also looking forward to see an improvement of the coaching approach such as psychological coaching approach.”
Lucas also hoped that the players will display a professional approach to the game.
SFDP is a five-year programme implemented by KPSU through MSNS with the main objective to develop football at school level.
MSNS will work closely with Sarawak Schools Sports Council (MSSS) to develop football in the state.
The scouting for talents are also carried out at FAS youth competitions, MSS division and state level competitions and at Tabuan Jaya State Sports School.
Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS) director Francis Nyurang Ding said yesterday all parties involved in the running of the programme including Sarawak Education Department, Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) and MSNS have played their respective roles well.
“We are more focused in the football development and identifying new talents in the programme through an annual SFDP Inter-Centre Football Tournament which is organised by the State Education Department with technical assistance from FAS and funding from MSNS,” he said at MSNS office recently.
Francis said the ongoing 2nd SFDP Inter-Centre Football Tournament would be held until July 21 at three zones namely Southern Zone comprising Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong, Central Zone (Sibu, Sarikei, Mukah and Kapit) and Northern Zone (Miri, Bintulu and Limbang).
“I would like to thank the State Education Department for having successfully organised the tournament last year and I strongly believe that they will do another good job this year,” he said.
Francis Nyurang said the tournament would be aimed at selecting the best players into the Emerging Talent Pool where they would be groomed to represent Sarawak at Sukma and President Cup competitions, and later vie for promotion to the senior state team.
Kuching District Education Office is hosting host the event.
“The Northern Zone competition will be hosted by the Miri District Education Office at Miri Mini Stadium from July 11-16 while the Central Zone competition will be hosted by Sibu District Education Office at Tun Zaidi Stadium from July 18-23,” said SFDP project manager Lucas Kallang who is also the MSNS Sports Officer.
He said among the objectives of the tournament are to monitor the progress of the trainees in various centres, identify players for Sukma XV and President Cup next year, identify talented players in different age categories to keep track of their progress and their details to be kept in SFDP database, and prepare for the Borneo Games in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia from Dec 4-11.
“Trophies will be awarded to champions, runners-up and third placings while individual awards will also be given to Best Player, Best Goalkeeper and Top Scorer at the respective zones,” said Lucas.
A skills competition will also be organised between the competitions on ball dribbling, passing, shooting and controlling, headed by SFDP coordinator Mohamad Mantali.
Lucas said coaching seminars would also be conducted by SFDP technical director Alan Vest during the competitions at all zones.
“Vest will conduct the seminars in Kuching at Miri Mini Stadium from July 12-15 and at Tun Zaidi Stadium in Sibu from July 18-21,” he added.
“We anticipate an improvement in the players’ performance in terms of team techniques and tactics and I am also looking forward to see an improvement of the coaching approach such as psychological coaching approach.”
Lucas also hoped that the players will display a professional approach to the game.
SFDP is a five-year programme implemented by KPSU through MSNS with the main objective to develop football at school level.
MSNS will work closely with Sarawak Schools Sports Council (MSSS) to develop football in the state.
The scouting for talents are also carried out at FAS youth competitions, MSS division and state level competitions and at Tabuan Jaya State Sports School.
State associations urged to strengthen their finance
All state football associations have been urged to strengthen their financial situation to ensure the welfare of players are looked after.
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Razali Ibrahim said among the factors contributing to corruption in football was the lack of emphasis on the welfare of the players. He was replying to Senator Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi at Dewan Negara today.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) had taken several steps in its effort to eradicate corruption in football which gave the game a bad image as was the case in 1993 and 1997 when 179 players were convicted of the offence.
"FAM had launched the Malaysian League integrity campaign 2011 during the FA Cup final match recently where both teams wore the integrity armband and put up a banner as a symbol of rejection against all negative elements," he said.
Razali said, other than placing a police officer at all state football associations, the FAM, in cooperation with the Education Ministry, through its talent search programme at grassroots levels, had given talks on football
corruption.
Recently, the local football scene was shocked by allegations of corruption after two football coaches from two President Cup teams and a bookie were charged in court for alleged match-fixing.
They are still awaiting trial.
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Razali Ibrahim said among the factors contributing to corruption in football was the lack of emphasis on the welfare of the players. He was replying to Senator Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi at Dewan Negara today.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) had taken several steps in its effort to eradicate corruption in football which gave the game a bad image as was the case in 1993 and 1997 when 179 players were convicted of the offence.
"FAM had launched the Malaysian League integrity campaign 2011 during the FA Cup final match recently where both teams wore the integrity armband and put up a banner as a symbol of rejection against all negative elements," he said.
Razali said, other than placing a police officer at all state football associations, the FAM, in cooperation with the Education Ministry, through its talent search programme at grassroots levels, had given talks on football
corruption.
Recently, the local football scene was shocked by allegations of corruption after two football coaches from two President Cup teams and a bookie were charged in court for alleged match-fixing.
They are still awaiting trial.
Tottenham legend conducts football talent clinic for under-privileged children
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 July 2011 - Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB) organised a football talent clinic with Gary Mabbutt, a former Tottenham Hotspur captain and an ex-England player at MPSJ Stadium, USJ 5, Subang Jaya recently.
The football talent clinic was organised with the objective of giving orphans and the underprivileged children the opportunity to learn the skills of football from the legendary former Spurs skipper.
This exposure will also inspire the kids to choose football as another means of career for their future.
The children were trained on the fundamentals of the game basics and techniques and at the same time giving them fun.
The football talent clinic was organised with the objective of giving orphans and the underprivileged children the opportunity to learn the skills of football from the legendary former Spurs skipper.
This exposure will also inspire the kids to choose football as another means of career for their future.
The children were trained on the fundamentals of the game basics and techniques and at the same time giving them fun.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
English club Tottenham chooses Malaysia as Asian base
PETALING JAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- After Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton, English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspurs has also chosen Malaysia as its base for enhancing their Football Development Programme in the region.
Tottenham Club Ambassador, Gary Mabbutt said the programme with the co-operation of a company, Football Focus Asia, will unearth potential footballers in Malaysia and other Asian countries as well.
"Through this extensive programme which will bring Tottenham coaches to Malaysia, football will be develop at the grassroots level to be on par with EPL standard, driving the success of Malaysian football for years to come.
"It will be great to see the first Malaysian in the EPL, playing for Tottenham," he told reporters after launching the Tottenham Hotspurs Developing Malaysia Football, here today.
Mabbutt, 50, who is also a legendary 'The Spurs' who played over 600 games for the club between 1982 until 1998 said Malaysia was selected because the club was aware of the potential in this country.
"In Malaysia, the British International School Kuala Lumpur (BISKL) is the first of many institutions throughout Asia to distinguish itself by offering one of the world best academy experiences to its students.
"We hope to expend the development programme to Hong Kong and Singapore after this to find new young talents, who can be polished to become accomplished footballers," he said.
To improve the standard of Asian football at the grass roots level, Mabbutt said the development programme would not only be centralised in England but will be spread to Malaysia and Asia.
The Academy will officially start on July 21 and open to individuals, teams and coaches.
It offers a great opportunity for Asian footballers aged 10 to 18, across all regions, to experience professional football training at its highest level.
Participants will not only learn the physical aspects of training and playing at the highest level of football, they will also gain invaluable insight into the psychology involved for playing in the EPL, along with the necessary dietary and nutritional requirements.
Tottenham's achievement in the EPL 2010/2011 was a fifth place finish, one ahead of Liverpool and four behind Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.
Tottenham Club Ambassador, Gary Mabbutt said the programme with the co-operation of a company, Football Focus Asia, will unearth potential footballers in Malaysia and other Asian countries as well.
"Through this extensive programme which will bring Tottenham coaches to Malaysia, football will be develop at the grassroots level to be on par with EPL standard, driving the success of Malaysian football for years to come.
"It will be great to see the first Malaysian in the EPL, playing for Tottenham," he told reporters after launching the Tottenham Hotspurs Developing Malaysia Football, here today.
Mabbutt, 50, who is also a legendary 'The Spurs' who played over 600 games for the club between 1982 until 1998 said Malaysia was selected because the club was aware of the potential in this country.
"In Malaysia, the British International School Kuala Lumpur (BISKL) is the first of many institutions throughout Asia to distinguish itself by offering one of the world best academy experiences to its students.
"We hope to expend the development programme to Hong Kong and Singapore after this to find new young talents, who can be polished to become accomplished footballers," he said.
To improve the standard of Asian football at the grass roots level, Mabbutt said the development programme would not only be centralised in England but will be spread to Malaysia and Asia.
The Academy will officially start on July 21 and open to individuals, teams and coaches.
It offers a great opportunity for Asian footballers aged 10 to 18, across all regions, to experience professional football training at its highest level.
Participants will not only learn the physical aspects of training and playing at the highest level of football, they will also gain invaluable insight into the psychology involved for playing in the EPL, along with the necessary dietary and nutritional requirements.
Tottenham's achievement in the EPL 2010/2011 was a fifth place finish, one ahead of Liverpool and four behind Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.
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