RBN win soccer friendlies
By Izam S. Ya'akub

The two teams exchanging gifts.

Three Japanese destroyers, the JDS Hamayuki, Hatsuyuki and Itsoyuki departed from Muara Commercial Wharf yesterday with visiting members of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF).

During their 4-day stay in Brunei, the crew opened their doors to the public.

On Thursday afternoon, members of the JMSDF crew took part in two friendly football matches with their hosts and counterparts at the Royal Brunei Navy's soccer grounds.

The Commander of 3rd Escort Division JMSDF, Captain Masahiro Emi, Ambassador Yoshinobu Nisaka and Lt. Col (L) Adanani bin Engin, Commanding Officer Training, RBN, were in attendance of the matches.

Royal Brunei Navy won both matches with scores of 3-1 and 2-0.

Yesterday, the members of Royal Brunei Navy as well as the Japanese Embassy bade them farewell at the Muara Commercial Wharf.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin