PHILIPPINE Football Federation (PFF) President Mariano Araneta announced Monday that the Japan Football Association (JFA) is willing to support the PFF�s grassroots football program.
Araneta said the Philippines was advised to follow the same pattern used by the Japanese a long time ago that allowed them to qualify in at least four World Cup events.
�We�re going to follow what the JFA did before. We will use their methodology in terms of grassroots program to help sustain the national team program,� said Araneta.
Araneta also confirmed officials from JFA will arrive on February to help the PFF lay down a blueprint of the program. Besides technical advise, the JFA will also donate football equipments.
For his part, new Azkals German mentor Hans Michael Weiss stressed the importance of developing a national football team, as well as the construction of football stadiums in the country, �How can you put a roof on top of the house if the foundation isn�t strong enough? We must have football venues and a competitive league which we can scout some players,� he said.
Manila Times
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