Brunei Gives Asean League The Thumbs Up
By Jason Thomas

Bandar Seri Begawan - Reports that Asean Football Federation might create a regional football league featuring clubs and countries from the Asean nations were met with approval by DPMM FC's head coach, Buketa Ranko.

"I'm absolutely in favour of the idea and I think it should have been created earlier," said the Croatian.

The idea of a league for Asean clubs and countries was mooted seven years ago but it was only yesterday that Paul Mony, AFF's honorary secretary, revealed that the federation was taking a serious look into its creation.

Stating that clubs and countries can benefit and learn from each other, Ranko said the league would also provide the much needed exposure to Bruneian players.

"The league will go a long way to providing exposure and experience for local players, but the AFF must be cautious as there are many complications when starting a new league."

He feels that only the best two or three clubs from each country should gain entry into the league.

Ranko added that the AFF should also discuss the number of teams to participate as well as venues for the matches.

Pg Waslimin PSJ Hj Abd Momin, a council member of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (Bafa), also feels that such a league will be beneficial for local players as Brunei footballers lack exposure.

"This can help improve' the standard of Brunei footballers because players from other Asean countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia are more experienced than us," said Pg Waslimin.

"We already have the Asian Football Confederation Champions League, so this is the next logical step," added- Pg Waslimin. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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