By Maxine Lagman
FORMER Azkals’ skipper Chieffy Caligdong on Tuesday said that Football for a Better Life is expanding its community programs, in collaboration with Pru Life UK.
Football for a Better Life, now on its second year, kicks off in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental on Aug. 6 to 7.
The FFABL hopes to discover football talents as early as seven years old from the different provinces, with the chosen ones making it to the Little Azkals, who will join the 2019 U-17 World Cup.
“We give them a program that teaches both players and coaches, focusing on their skills. At the same time, we want to educate the players to be good players someday,” said Caligdong, Tuesday at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at Shakey’s Malate.
Little Azkals’ team manager Albert Almendralejo announced that the team will also join the 2016 Borneo Football Cup in Malaysia.
The football program aims to inspire children develop their skills and continue the legacy of the Philippine Football team.
“With the help of other companies, LGUs and local football groups, we hope to make dreams of talented players and of our nation come true,” said Pru Life UK President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio Manuel De Rosas.
Azkals Simone Rota, Amani Aguinaldo and Misagh Bahadoran will help facilitate the football tournaments and clinics.