Azkals moniker goes the way of Malditas–with no replacement just yet

Team manager Freddy Gonzalez (left) and PFF president John Gutierrez (right) welcome new men’s national team coach Tom Saintfiet. —PFF PHOTO Philippine men’s football team manager Freddy Gonzalez admitted that finding a new name to replace the famous Azkals moniker is not among his main priorities at this point. He’d rather wait for a new…

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PH football federation retires Azkals moniker, eyes new direction

FILE–The Philippine Azkals during their friendly against Nepal at Rizal Memorial Stadium. AZKALS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) confirmed Monday that it will no longer use the famous “Azkals” moniker that has been the identity of the country’s men’s football team for almost two decades. Team manager Freddy Gonzalez said the decision came…

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