The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) recently kicked off its 10-year anniversary celebration with a Khatam Al-Quran held at the Al-Barakah Hall of the Parkview Hotel in Kg Jerudong.

Besides existing members and staff, the event was also further enlivened by past figures who had contributed well into the development of football in Brunei Darussalam.

The figures include the guest of honour Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail Pengiran Haji Damit, former president of the Brunei Amateur Football Association (BAFA).

Guest of honour, Former BAFA President Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail Pengiran Haji Damit during the ceremony. Image: FABD

Also present was former General Secretary Pengiran Mohammad Amirrizal Pengiran Haji Mahmud who is now the Permanent Secretary (Finance and Estate) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), as well as the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Youth and Sports) Colonel (Rtd) Pengiran Haji Maiddin Pengiran Haji Said.

The event also saw family members of deceased football heroes receiving donations which will hopefully help them to have better preparations for the upcoming Hari Raya.

Guest of Honour Former BAFA President Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pengiran Dr Haji Ismail Pengiran Haji Damit and FABD President Pengiran Haji Matusin Pengiran Haji Matasan handing over the donation to one of the recipients. Image: FABD

FABD President Pengiran Haji Matusin Pengiran Haji Matasan in an interview with media shared that FABD has a number of plans to celebrate its anniversary, since its establishment on May 6, 2011.

Besides resuming the Brunei Super League on June 20, he said NFABD also planned on hosting a Futsal League in the nearest time.

He added that there will also be other activities as well to further enliven the 10-year anniversary celebration.

Among those present during the event. Image: FABD

 

Among those present during the event. Image: FABD

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