Singapore invites PaBol
IF things push through young footballers in Cebu can get to showcase their skills in two international events in July and October.
The first event is the International Children’s Games in Bangkok, Thailand in July, which the Cebu Football Association (CebuFA) is trying to coordinate with the Cebu City Sports Commission in forming a team and the second is the International Youth Cup in Singapore on Oct. 29 – Nov. 4.
“This is actually the second time they (Singapore) invited us, but last year we didn’t have time to prepare since the invitation came late. This year we got another invitation,” said CebuFA president Jonathan Maximo said.
The invitation was actually coursed through the Patid Bola Football Academy (PaBol), which Maximo also heads but the president will bring the matter to the CebuFA board.
“The invitation is for three age groups, the Under-16, Under-15 and I asked coach Mario (Ceniza) which age group we are strong in Cebu,” Maximo said.
Maximo said that they will try to coordinate with the city government to help fund the team, “So that we can extend the opportunity to everyone.”
However, if the CebuFA can’t get sponsors for the team, they will just have to consider the financial capabilities of the players.
Maximo also said he will course his reply to the Singapore FA through the Philippine Football Federation.
“The PFF will just send it to the Singapore FA so we can also get concessions, like exemption from the travel tax,” Maximo said.
Meanwhile, the Red Ribbon Under 16 Tournament, which the CebuFA is using as a identification process for the potential Cebu City team to the ICG, got cancelled yesterday as the rains rendered the San Roque parish field unplayable.
Don Bosco Technological Center was set to play Blessed John XXII Seminary while Springdale was to play San Roque FC and Bright was to face Don Bosco Boys Home.
All games will be played next Saturday.
The first event is the International Children’s Games in Bangkok, Thailand in July, which the Cebu Football Association (CebuFA) is trying to coordinate with the Cebu City Sports Commission in forming a team and the second is the International Youth Cup in Singapore on Oct. 29 – Nov. 4.
“This is actually the second time they (Singapore) invited us, but last year we didn’t have time to prepare since the invitation came late. This year we got another invitation,” said CebuFA president Jonathan Maximo said.
The invitation was actually coursed through the Patid Bola Football Academy (PaBol), which Maximo also heads but the president will bring the matter to the CebuFA board.
“The invitation is for three age groups, the Under-16, Under-15 and I asked coach Mario (Ceniza) which age group we are strong in Cebu,” Maximo said.
Maximo said that they will try to coordinate with the city government to help fund the team, “So that we can extend the opportunity to everyone.”
However, if the CebuFA can’t get sponsors for the team, they will just have to consider the financial capabilities of the players.
Maximo also said he will course his reply to the Singapore FA through the Philippine Football Federation.
“The PFF will just send it to the Singapore FA so we can also get concessions, like exemption from the travel tax,” Maximo said.
Meanwhile, the Red Ribbon Under 16 Tournament, which the CebuFA is using as a identification process for the potential Cebu City team to the ICG, got cancelled yesterday as the rains rendered the San Roque parish field unplayable.
Don Bosco Technological Center was set to play Blessed John XXII Seminary while Springdale was to play San Roque FC and Bright was to face Don Bosco Boys Home.
All games will be played next Saturday.
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