Mindanaotoday.com | Iligan Lanao RFA to host veterans tilt on March 12
By: Jack Biantan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —The active veterans of Philippine football will have a chance to show off their remaining football talents in a cash rich competition here in Mindanao on March 12.
Iligan Lanao del Norte Regional Football Association (ILNRFA) president Percival `Ike’ Olandesca announced that the champion team in the 9-Aside one day tournament for players 45-Above will win P50,000, second placer P30,000 and third P20,000. Winners will also get medals and trophies.
Each participating teams will also get P10,000 each as consolation prizes. A total of 10 Regional FA teams have already confirmed their participation in the tournament to be held at the Ludo field in Bayog, Iligan City.
Team which have confirmed are from the host Iligan Lanao del Norte RFA, Maguindanao RFA, South Cotabato Sarangani General Santos RFA, Manila of NCRFA, Butuan Agusan del Norte FA (BANFA), Pagadian Zamboanga de Sur Sibugay RFA, Camiguin Misamis Oriental RFA, Central Visayas RFA, Bukidnon FA (BUFA), and North Davao RFA.
Two pitches will be used in the tournament and the teams will be divided into two groups.
The top two teams in each group will advance to the semis. The winners in the semis will then play in the final.
This is the first ever national tournament for veterans and the PFF has given its all out support.
No less than PFF president Nonong Araneta has given all the teams financial assistance to compete in Iligan City. (jackbiantantambok@gmail.com)
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