Jefferson Cheng has stepped down from his role as team manager of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team.
Cheng, who is considered as one of the most successful managers in the sport of football, said he is quitting from his duties due to conflicts of interest.
“Last Thursday, I informed the PFF Director of National Teams that I am stepping away from my role as Team Manager of the women’s team,” said Cheng in a statement.
Under Cheng’s watch, Philippine women’s football experienced new highs in the ASEAN, Asian and world stages.
Coaches Marlon Maro and Alen Stajcic steered the Filipinas to successful runs in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India.
The Filipinas also secured a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“For several months, we tried our best to make things work under new and very different circumstances. Unfortunately, the situation is not workable,” added Cheng.
With Stajcic as coach, the Filipinas snared a bronze medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam and won the 2022 AFF Women’s Championship on home soil.
In the World Cup, the Filipinas beat host nation New Zealand with a 1-0 victory in Wellington. Peter Atencio
After Stajcic quit, Mark Torcaso took over and led the Filipinas to the last eight of the 19th Asian Games.
