MFF to expand regional training centre programme to 8 centres

THE Myanmar Football Federation (MFF), in cooperation with FIFA, will expand its FIFA/MFF Regional Training Centre programme to eight cen­tres to develop talented young footballers.

The programme was launched last year in Mawlamyine, Nay Pyi Taw, Kachin State, Man­dalay Region, Taunggyi and Ayeyawady Region. Bago and Hpa-an will be added this year.

Selection trials are currently being held for boys and girls under the age of 14, with selected players to receive sys­tematic training at the respective regional cen­tres.

Most of the select­ed players have already been announced. The se­lection processes for boys in Mandalay and girls in Kachin and Mon are still ongoing, with the final lists to be released upon completion, according to the MFF. — TWA/KZL