Football Management course
By James Kon

Menton presenting a memento to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports

The participants of the course with the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Photos: James Kon

Thirty-two representatives from football clubs and associations from Asean countries, Timor Leste and Australia are currently in Brunei Darussalam to attend the AFF/FIFA Futuro III course on Administration and Management Module 4, Club Management, Administration and Licensing at the Kiulap Plaza.

The course from April 5-9 was officially launched by Pehin Major General (R) Dato Awang Haji Mohammad bin Hj Daud, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Also present at the ceremony were Dato Paduka Hj Jemat bin Hj Ampal, the Permanent Secretary, Awang Haji Ahmad bin Hj Abd Rahman Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Brandon Menton, a FIFA representative.

The minister in his remarks highlighted AFF's positive step in developing football standard.

"I am aware of the fact that the AFF is taking positive steps to develop and enhance the football playing standard in the region and to a certain extent has met with some success. Courses such as the ones pertaining to technical development which are being organised by the AFF with FIFA and AFC will hopefully create an improved and balanced standard of football."

The minister also revealed that the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam has for a very long time been assisted with developing football.

"Just recently BAFA has been granted a 12-acre site for the construction of the BAFA Headquarters and other facilities under the FIFA Goal Programme. I hope that BAFA will initiate more focused programmes toward the aim of 'Score with BAFA. Goal with FIFA'."

Meanwhile, Pengiran Hj Matusin bin Pg Hj Matasan, the Secretary General of BAFA in his welcoming remarks said that the construction of BAFA Headquarters is currently progressing well.

"BAFA may never be able to repay the kindness and generosity except to make Brunei Darussalam proud through a game of football," he said

"Today, through the ambitious initiatives of the Asean Football Federation the AFF/FIFA Futuro III course on Administration and Management module 4 is aimed to improve the football club administration and management."

"The course is partially funded by FIFA and AFF whilst BAFA takes care of the local hospitalities. In addition, FIFA also provided all course materials and Adidas avail the course attire for the participants and instructors," he added.

The five-day course comprised topics like statues rules structures and management, finance sporting development, player's management, media and communications, club licensing procedure, legal criteria, FIFA and it's development among others. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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