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PMNFT releases 24-man lineup for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers vs Tajikistan
The Philippine Men's National Football Team released its 24-man lineup for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Tajikistan on June 10.
Majority of those who played against Maldives in the previous window will make their return to the squad such as Jeff Tabinas, Bjorn Kristensen, Randy Schneider, and Sandro Reyes, who all made goals during the said match.
They will be joined by veterans Kevin Mendoza, Manny Ott, Amani Aguinaldo, and Jarvey Gayoso, along with Paul Tabinas, Zico Bailey, Santi Rublico, and Josef Baccay.
Gerrit Holtmann is also expected to return to the squad, while Andrei Leipod could make his debut for the team.
The full list includes:
Just like the Philippines, Tajikistan also has one win in the third round of the qualifiers. Only the top team of Group A, which also has Timor-Leste, will advance to the Asian Cup.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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