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The Star
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Filipino Aguinaldo ready to strengthen Brunei's backline
PETALING JAYA: Six years ago, Filipino centreback Amani Aguinaldo ( pic ) left a lasting impression in the Malaysian Super League with his tenacious performances for now-defunct PKNP, even as the team suffered relegation. His aggressive, no-nonsense defending caught the eye of many, and it wasn't long before Malaysian clubs came calling. However, instead of staying put, Aguinaldo opted for a new challenge in Thailand. Over the next few years, he became a familiar face in Thai football, turning out for clubs like Trat (2020-2021 and 2023-2024), Nongbua Pitchaya (2021-2022), Nakhon Ratchasima (2022-2023), and PTT Rayong (2024-2025). Now, the 30-year-old is back in the Malaysian top flight, this time with guest team Brunei. Under the guidance of English coach Jamie McAllister, Aguinaldo is expected to anchor the defence and bring leadership to the backline. Having been with the team for over two weeks, Aguinaldo is already settling in well and embracing the challenge ahead. 'It's been a good experience so far, and I'm happy to be here,' said Aguinaldo, who boasts 67 international caps for the Philippines. 'As a footballer, I'm always looking to grow, and Brunei have given me a great platform to do that. 'The set-up is professional, the standards are high, and the players are motivated. It's the perfect environment for a team looking to achieve something.' 'My role is simple: give my best every day, whether in training or matches. I want to help the team grow and succeed together,' he added. Alongside Aguinaldo, Brunei have included Brazilian centreback Jordan Rodrigues, goalkeeper Michel Dos Santos, and midfielder Kaio Santos; Macedonian goalkeeper Kristijan Naumovski, Portuguese midfielder Miguel Oliveira, Indonesian striker Ramadhan Sananta, and Ghanaian midfielder Prosper Boakye.
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- GMA Network
Motovlogger accepts LTO sanctions after viral road rage incident
The motorcycle vlogger who went viral over a road rage incident at the Coto Mines in Masinloc, Zambales said on Thursday that she accepts the sanctions imposed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). 'I accept the sanction imposed—even in the absence of substantial evidence directly proving fault on my end. It's worth noting, too, that this involved a trail bike. I hope this opens up further clarification on where law enforcement begins and where it ends,' said Yanna Aguinaldo in an email sent to GMA News Online. In a 7-page decision, the LTO fined Aguinaldo P5,000 for using a motorcycle without side mirrors and another P2,000 for reckless driving. Her driver's license was also preventively suspended for a period of 90 days and was placed under alarm. The LTO also said the offenses committed by Aguinaldo, who goes by Yanna Motovlog online, were caught in the viral video she herself uploaded to her social media account, particularly the dangerous maneuvers she did while overtaking a pickup as well as the absence of side mirrors on the motorcycle she was using. The vlogger was absolved in the third case since she is not the registered owner of the motorcycle. She was also summoned by the LTO to explain why her driver's license should not be suspended or revoked. She was also ordered to submit an explanation on why she should not be administratively charged. But Aguinaldo did not show up to the hearing. 'That said, I've chosen not to contest the decision—not because I agree with the process, but because I value moving forward with integrity over prolonging noise. If there's a silver lining, it's this: the LTO has shown it can pay attention,' she added. The motovlogger also said that the LTO should also look into 'more pressing, long standing issues that truly compromise public safety on a daily basis.' Among the issues she cited include unregulated, overloaded trucks on provincial highways; illegally parked vehicles blocking emergency lanes; lack of pedestrian infrastructure in high-risk zones; unmarked road hazards like open manholes and broken barriers; and motorists without licenses who continue to operate. The decision stemmed from a video the motovlogger shared during a trip to Zambales where she had a confrontation with a driver of a pickup truck. The motovlogger later apologized to the pickup driver as well as to the riding community over the incident. In another video, she and her brother went to the workplace of the pickup driver to personally apologize. However they did not find the driver. Aguinaldo instead issued her apology in a video message. Further, the LTO also ordered the suspension of the license plate of the motorcycle registered under the name of the vlogger and tasked law enforcers to confiscate it. Law enforcers were also directed to apprehend the vlogger if she's found driving in public while her driver's license remains suspended. Following the LTO's decision, Aguinaldo's Facebook page was deactivated, but her YouTube channel is still up. — BM, GMA Integrated News
CAF
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
African club round-up: Petro Atletico stumble, Rahimo claim Ligue 1 title
Published: Monday, 12 May 2025 African football is alive every weekend with exciting league action around the continent and our weekly round-up of league action highlights a selection of the most important results. ANGOLA Defending champions Petro Atletico stumbled close to the finish line as the GiraBola campaign comes to close, losing their traditional derby against Primeiro Agosto. But they still have three-point advantage over Wiliete, who were 2-1 home victors over Academica Lobito in Benguela on Sunday. Petro lost for only the second time in the league this season as Aguinaldo's 35 th minute header from a corner settled the 89 th clash between the two Luanda giants in favour of Primeiro at the Estadio Nacional 11 de Novembro. It was only the second game in charge for former TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winner Flavio Amado, who took over as Petro coach when Ricardo Cheu was fired at the start of the month. Primeiro's success kept up their hopes of competing in next season's Champions League as they are third in the GiraBola standings, three points behind Wiliete who they will be hosting in in their penultimate league fixture on Sunday. But Primerio would need to win by six goals to usurp Wiliete on goal difference. If Wiliete fail to win, Petro could take the title for a record-extending 19 th time, with one match to spare, if they beat Sagrada Esperanca away in Dundo, also on Sunday. BURKINA FASO Rahimo collected the single point they needed at the weekend to win Ligue 1 and to be crowned Burkinabe champions for a second time, following their previous success in 2019. They had gone into the penultimate weekend of fixtures six points ahead of second placed US Forces Armees and their goalless away draw at midtable Majestic in Ziniare on Saturday pushed them into an unassailable position on 55 points with a single game left in the season. USFA were due to play away against third place AS Sonabel in Ouagadougou on Sunday but the game called off after the warm-up, but before kick-off, after a clash of colours in the rival kits. USFA went into the match a single point ahead of Sonabel. At the other end of the table, ASEC Koudougou's 3-2 away loss at Racing Bobo-Dioulasso on Saturday condemned them to last place. Comoe could still avoid the other relegation spot despite losing 2-1 away to Vitesse in Bama on Saturday. Comoe are two points behind both Salitas and Rail Club Kadiogo but if they win their last game against SONABEL on May 23 could profit if there is a result in the clash between Salitas and RCK at the same time. COTE D'IVOIRE Stade Abidjan and city neighbours ASEC Mimosas were both winners on the penultimate matchday of the Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday, ensuring a grandstand finish to the season. Stade kept up their three-point advantage as they edged Zoman 3-2 away at the Stade Robert Champroux with Yann Zebre's 50 th minute goal proving decisive. It was a third successive win for the former continental champions, who are looking for their first Ivorian championship since 1969. Only ASEC can catch Stade, keeping up their hopes after winning 2-0 at home to Bouake with Célestin Ecua successfully slotting home a penalty in each half. MOROCCO TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup finalists Renaissance Berkane concluded their successful Botola Pro 1 season in style on Sunday, winning 3-1 at Maghreb Fes to ensure they ended 13 points above second placed AS FAR. First time league winners Berkane fell one point short of the largest margin of success in the Moroccan league, set by Raja Casablanca at the end of the 1997/98 season when they finished 14 points ahead of second placed Kawkab Marrakesh. Berkane will be hosting the first leg the Confederation Cup final against Simba of Tanzania this weekend. AS FAR made sure of their berth in next season's Champions League with a 3-0 away win over Hassania Agadir. JS Soualem won 3-0 away at Moghreb Tetouan to escape relegation and send their hosts down instead. MAURITIUS Cercle de Joachim are one win away from taking the Super League after they beat second placed La Cure Waves 1-0 on Sunday to open an eight-point gap at the top of the table. Ibrahim Diarra's goal behind closed doors in Curepipe means they could retain their title as early as next weekend when they play at Pamplemousse.
