Bahrain wants ‘friendlies’ versus Azkals

Cedelf P. Tupas

COLOMBO—The Philippine Azkals team are finally getting noticed even by a strong footballing nation from the Middle East.

Whatever the outcome of their first round World Cup qualifying tie against Sri Lanka, the Azkals will be flying to Bahrain in the middle of July for a couple of friendly matches against teams from the Middle East powerhouse.
The Azkals were looking to overcome the Sri Lankans at the Sugathadasa Stadium in the first leg of their tie being played at presstime here.
The second leg is scheduled Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.