They took local football by storm in 2009, becoming the first foreign
team to win a trophy in Singapore when they bagged the League Cup.
Brunei's DPMM FC were in the running for the S-League title as well that
year, but were prevented from achieving a historic double after FIFA
banned the national association of the sultanate, which forced Singapore
to kick the club out before they could complete their final five games
of the season.
Now, after a year in the football wilderness, DPMM are looking to make a return in Singapore.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a souce of Brunei told Today: "DPMM
have already submitted their application to the Football Association of
Singapore (FAS) and are awaiting a response from them."
The possible comeback of DPMM increases the possibility radical changes could be in store of the S-League, starting next season.
Currently the Great Eastern-Yeo S-League season features 12 teams playing three rounds.
One possible change could see 14 teams battling on a home and away basis.
When contatced yesterday,FAS deputy director of marketing and
competitions, Ridzal Saat said: "There has been a lot of talk about the
league expanding and also new teams joining the S-League. We will take
into consideration every aspect on how we can improve the league as a
whole.
"One such area os our S-League online survey ... as we seek to gather
feedback from fans in preparation for the 2012 season. If there are
changes, we will update the public swiftly."
FIFA banned Brunei from all football activities in 2009, deeming there
was government interference the workings of the Brunei Football
Association.
The body was reorganised and named the National Football Association of
Brunei Darussalam and the country was reinstated by FIFA on May 30 this
year.
A possible return by DPMM has created a stir in local football circles.
The SAFFC were the main beneficiaries of DPMM's unceremonious exit in
2009 when they claimed the S-League title anc Warriors' coach Richard
Bok said: "They were challenging for the title when they were forced to
pull out, and they were a good side that made the league more exciting."
Gombak United chairman John Yap said: "They gave clubs a chance to
experience a real away game with the hostile crowd in Brunei, and they
were a credit to themselves and...gave an added dimension to the
league."
Besides DPMM, Sembawang United, ateam backed by an anonymous busineeman, have also applied to join the S-League next season.
With the Malaysian Under-23 joining in the fray as well,both Bak and Yap
back the idea of a 14-team, two round format for the S-League.
"It would be a positive thing if we can play two rounds with 14 or even
up to 16 teams. It would see an increase in fan interest,and clubs can
schedule our training programmes better," said Bok.
Said Yap: "It is not an ideal situation to have 12 teams in a
three-round format; a straightforward home and away system will add to
the sophistication of the league.
"It could also be important,especially considering Singapore's return to
the Malaysian League next year. This may give fans something
interesting to watch, and may bring them back to local stadiums."
Saturday, September 17, 2011
DPMM FC players can't wait to go out and play
It's hardly breaking news that DPMM FC players are raring for a return to the Singapore League (S-League).
Club manager Pg Waslimin PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin told The Brunei Times on Thursday that Brunei's most successful football club have applied to rejoin the S-League after submitting their application to the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) earlier in the week, a move, which if successful, will reunite DPMM FC with the league they took by storm in 2009.
Despite clubs from Japan (Albirex Niigata) and South Korea (Super Reds) also playing in the S-League, it was Brunei's only professional football club that became the first foreign team to win a trophy in Singapore when they claimed the League Cup in their debut season in 2009.
They had a shot at making it a double in the league largely thanks to the guidance of bench boss Vjeran Simunic, who has made a comeback after being forced out when Fifa suspended Brunei and in extension, DPMM FC from international football for 20 months.
Hj Muhd Subhi Abdilah Hj Bakir, a key cog in Simunic's midfield, is itching to lace up in Singapore again. "Of course it's a great idea for us to play there again like before," he told The Brunei Times yesterday.
"We've been resting for a long time so I hope we can get back (into the S-League) and I think there's a big probability we will. We have been out of competition for nearly two years so we all can't wait to get started. Now that Fifa lifted the suspension (in May) it will be good for Brunei footballers to get back to playing international football and improve our standard.
"All of us support the decision to bring Simunic back. We would support any coach the club bring in but Simunic has helped us to achieve something. The players are all in-tune with his training, strategy and formation ... Though training might be hard, it's for the good of the club and players," added Hj Muhd Subhi.
Another key component in Simunic's squad is Mohd Wardun Yussof, the goalkeeper who was the team's hero during the 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) FC with back-to-back saves against midfielder Masahiro Fukasawa and defender Razaleigh Khalik.
He has also been in fine form in the domestic league, helping Majra FC claim the DST Group Brunei League Cup in June.
The shot-stopper also featured for DPMM FC when they were in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) in the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons, but maintains that neither the DST Group Brunei League nor the MSL can compare to the S-League.
"I'm happy to hear the news and hope it works. It is a very good league which is well organised and has really professional players and they are also more open," said Wardun.
"I also support the decision to bring back Simunic since he led the club to a trophy. It's a better idea to bring in new players and new faces instead of a new coach," he noted.
The team's deadliest striker, Shahrazen Hj Md Said, felt that a move back to the S-League with Simunic marked the club's natural progression after the Fifa suspension was lifted.
"It's a good idea. It's easy for us to communicate with Simunic and he knows our style of play ... We're like family," he said.
"We've been enjoying returning to training with him and we have really started preparing hard for the league," said Shahrazen, who finished the 2006/07 MSL season as joint top-scorer with 21 goals and also led DPMM FC in scoring during the 2008/09 S-League season with nine.
Another player who has been enjoying working with Simunic again is midfielder Hardi Bujang.
"For me it's a good idea to bring him back because if we get another coach we need to learn his style all over again," he said.
"He has really been concentrating on fitness during training and we're running a lot," he added.
French side Etoile FC are the S-League's defending champions, with the competition starting on Feb 12 with a dozen teams playing in three rounds
Currently in its 16th season, Singapore's top-flight is scheduled to end on Nov 28 though hopefully DPMM FC won't have to wait until then to find out if they can play.
News courtesy of The Brunei Times.
17th September 2011
Club manager Pg Waslimin PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin told The Brunei Times on Thursday that Brunei's most successful football club have applied to rejoin the S-League after submitting their application to the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) earlier in the week, a move, which if successful, will reunite DPMM FC with the league they took by storm in 2009.
Despite clubs from Japan (Albirex Niigata) and South Korea (Super Reds) also playing in the S-League, it was Brunei's only professional football club that became the first foreign team to win a trophy in Singapore when they claimed the League Cup in their debut season in 2009.
They had a shot at making it a double in the league largely thanks to the guidance of bench boss Vjeran Simunic, who has made a comeback after being forced out when Fifa suspended Brunei and in extension, DPMM FC from international football for 20 months.
Hj Muhd Subhi Abdilah Hj Bakir, a key cog in Simunic's midfield, is itching to lace up in Singapore again. "Of course it's a great idea for us to play there again like before," he told The Brunei Times yesterday.
"We've been resting for a long time so I hope we can get back (into the S-League) and I think there's a big probability we will. We have been out of competition for nearly two years so we all can't wait to get started. Now that Fifa lifted the suspension (in May) it will be good for Brunei footballers to get back to playing international football and improve our standard.
"All of us support the decision to bring Simunic back. We would support any coach the club bring in but Simunic has helped us to achieve something. The players are all in-tune with his training, strategy and formation ... Though training might be hard, it's for the good of the club and players," added Hj Muhd Subhi.
Another key component in Simunic's squad is Mohd Wardun Yussof, the goalkeeper who was the team's hero during the 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) FC with back-to-back saves against midfielder Masahiro Fukasawa and defender Razaleigh Khalik.
He has also been in fine form in the domestic league, helping Majra FC claim the DST Group Brunei League Cup in June.
The shot-stopper also featured for DPMM FC when they were in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) in the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons, but maintains that neither the DST Group Brunei League nor the MSL can compare to the S-League.
"I'm happy to hear the news and hope it works. It is a very good league which is well organised and has really professional players and they are also more open," said Wardun.
"I also support the decision to bring back Simunic since he led the club to a trophy. It's a better idea to bring in new players and new faces instead of a new coach," he noted.
The team's deadliest striker, Shahrazen Hj Md Said, felt that a move back to the S-League with Simunic marked the club's natural progression after the Fifa suspension was lifted.
"It's a good idea. It's easy for us to communicate with Simunic and he knows our style of play ... We're like family," he said.
"We've been enjoying returning to training with him and we have really started preparing hard for the league," said Shahrazen, who finished the 2006/07 MSL season as joint top-scorer with 21 goals and also led DPMM FC in scoring during the 2008/09 S-League season with nine.
Another player who has been enjoying working with Simunic again is midfielder Hardi Bujang.
"For me it's a good idea to bring him back because if we get another coach we need to learn his style all over again," he said.
"He has really been concentrating on fitness during training and we're running a lot," he added.
French side Etoile FC are the S-League's defending champions, with the competition starting on Feb 12 with a dozen teams playing in three rounds
Currently in its 16th season, Singapore's top-flight is scheduled to end on Nov 28 though hopefully DPMM FC won't have to wait until then to find out if they can play.
News courtesy of The Brunei Times.
17th September 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
List of tryouts
Players coming for tryouts beginning June,2011
1/Lounes Bendahmane(Algeria)-27th June
2/Daoud Bouabdellah(Algeria)-27th June
3/Sam Ayew Yeboah(Ghana)-
4/Andre luis De Souza(Brazil)-15th June
5/Hamza Yacef(Algeria)-27th June
6/Ernandes(Brazil)
7/Helton Luis(Brazil)
8/Claudalado Paulino de Lima(Brazil)
9/Fabio Flor de Azevedo(Brazil)
Courtesy of DPMM FC Website & Wikipedia
1/Lounes Bendahmane(Algeria)-27th June
2/Daoud Bouabdellah(Algeria)-27th June
3/Sam Ayew Yeboah(Ghana)-
4/Andre luis De Souza(Brazil)-15th June
5/Hamza Yacef(Algeria)-27th June
6/Ernandes(Brazil)
7/Helton Luis(Brazil)
8/Claudalado Paulino de Lima(Brazil)
9/Fabio Flor de Azevedo(Brazil)
Courtesy of DPMM FC Website & Wikipedia
Monday, June 6, 2011
Brunei Football is BACK!!
After two long hard years of football oblivion, Brunei Football is back on track. Bruneian Fans especially the DPMM FC fans can now give out a sigh of relief after it was announced that NFABD is now a member of FIFA, so therefore the Suspension on Brunei is now lifted.
"We're Back"
"We're Back"
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
BAFA suspended till 2011 Congress
FIFA congress confirmes BAFA suspension
Johannesburg: The FIFA Congress on Thursday confirmed the suspension of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA), as proposed by the FIFA Executive Committee.
As the chances of the BAFA being re-registered in the coming weeks have improved, the FIFA Congress also gave the FIFA Executive Committee the authority to lift this suspension if the BAFA is re-registered.
The FIFA Executive Committee had earlier agreed to recommend to the FIFA Congress the suspension instead of an expulsion as previously envisaged until the 2011 FIFA Congress.
Johannesburg: The FIFA Congress on Thursday confirmed the suspension of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA), as proposed by the FIFA Executive Committee.
As the chances of the BAFA being re-registered in the coming weeks have improved, the FIFA Congress also gave the FIFA Executive Committee the authority to lift this suspension if the BAFA is re-registered.
The FIFA Executive Committee had earlier agreed to recommend to the FIFA Congress the suspension instead of an expulsion as previously envisaged until the 2011 FIFA Congress.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Updates
Wow oh wow, lama dh inda berupdate blog ani...hahaha~ anyways a lot of things happened for the last few months.. for an instance... hehe i finally have my gaji last may.. n then the 2nd Brunei blackouts.. fuh nasib arah ku inda kana... and then..pasal DPMM FC was unable to compete for the last five games against S-league sides pasal dorng kana ban leh FIFA..
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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