BAFA On The Rise Of Women's Football 
By J. Klinnsmann

Bandar Seri Begawan – Women's football is catching on like wildfire in Brunei - Darussalam the past few months. Not only are teams mushrooming but tournaments are also organised at a pace that is best described as fast and furious.

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) Secretary-General, Pg Hj Matusin Pg Hj Matasan, when contacted for his views, said: "BAFA is very happy to note that the ladies are so enthusiastic about football, it's great for Brunei Darussalam football. In this way, it will get the ladies and girls physically active, healthy, fit and productive, which is, in fact, in line with His Majesty's Titah for the rakyat and especially the pupils and children to be more physically active. After all, the children as His Majesty stated in his Titah are our nation's most valuable asset.

"This is also in sync with this year's National Day theme: 'Mempertingkatkan Daya Saing Bangsa' or enhancing the Nation's Capabilities. Healthy citizens and residents are basic to the achievement of this aspiration

Nonetheless, having noted the great football enthusiasm, BAFA feels that a few important details need to be observed by the ladies or for that matter, the men.

The BAFA Secretary General reiterated: "All football activities in Brunei Darussalam come under the auspices of BAFA. Hence, all tournaments too must procedurally be informed to BAFA. BAFA needs to coordinate all football activities to fit into a master schedule of events so that we can indicate, for example, clashes of dates, venues etc. We are here to assist the players and the teams, " he explained.

On the issue of development, Pg Hj Matusin added that it is best for the ladies' game to follow a developmental path. An excellent example of football development is Projek Ikan Pusu. PiP has taken the initiative to start a girls' team called PIP FC. The conditioning exercises PIP FC do are very aerobic and fun, plus the cardiovascular benefit will have a positive impact on their health status.

Back to the issue of organisation, BAFA would welcome discussions with interested parties to facilitate the growth and development of women's football in Brunei Darussalam.

"Let's all enjoy football not only as a spectator sport but be actively involved as well. For the children, "a sound mind in a fit and healthy body" is a great reason to start but further down the track, it is the health of our people and hence the wealth and future of our nation that is at stake." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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