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2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship

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over 8 years ago

Well, according to wikipedia the ASEAN football federation (AFF) has invited us to an U18 tournament in September.

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over 8 years ago · edited over 8 years ago · History

Yep, listed on the official AFF website. Tournament starts 4th September. Interesting we haven't heard anything from NZF about it yet though?

This is a good tournament for the young guys to be involved in - some reasonable opposition in our group, but you'd think we'd be a chance to win the whole thing, although playing in Myanmar may be a difficult proposition for our young lads!




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over 8 years ago · edited over 8 years ago · History

I wonder what this means for the National secondary schools week , same dates ? Also both 17s coaches are paid to coach schools , so some conflicts ?

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over 8 years ago

Good build up for the u17 world cup.

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over 8 years ago

Wibblebutt wrote:

Yep, listed on the official AFF website. Tournament starts 4th September. Interesting we haven't heard anything from NZF about it yet though?

This is a good tournament for the young guys to be involved in - some reasonable opposition in our group, but you'd think we'd be a chance to win the whole thing, although playing in Myanmar may be a difficult proposition for our young lads!

All those countries are ASEAN member countries except the New Zealand team so NZ have done well to get entry or invitation to a tournament like that. It should give a good indication of NZ players strength against same age group from South East Asia
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over 8 years ago

Surprising that Australia, as defending Champs are not listed.

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over 8 years ago

Well that is disappointing - too expensive?

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over 8 years ago

I imagine it's more likely a case of never being a thing to start with, than a late change.

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over 8 years ago

Danny has suggested that the U17boys do not play at NZSS nationals and focus on training camps only.

Sacred Heart and St Kents will only weak teams

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