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Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Capellas resigns as Phillippines head coach, Cuadrat appointed on interim bases
Albert Capellas has resigned as head coach of the Philippines citing personal reasons ahead of the Southeast Asian nation's AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers against Tajikistan on June 10. Capellas, who took over from Tom Saintfiet in September and led the Philippines to the semi-finals of the ASEAN Football Federation Championship three months later, will be replaced on an interim basis by his assistant coach, Carles Cuadrat. Cuadrat's most recent job was at the helm of East Bengal, where he won the 2023 Indian Super Cup. He is also an Indian Super League winner from his time with Bengaluru FC. "My wonderful journey as head coach of the Philippines has come to an end, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have been part of it, especially the players and all the staff involved," said Capellas. "Together, we have enjoyed an inspiring journey and have proven that Filipino football has a promising generation of young players with the potential to bring great pride and success to the country." The Philippines won their opening game in Group A of the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 when Capellas led his side to a comfortable 4-1 victory over the Maldives in March. Timor-Leste also features in the group. The country is attempting to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the second time after making its debut in the United Arab Emirates in 2019. "We are grateful for Capellas' service, and wish him well," said Philippines team manager Freddie Gonzalez. "We move on and keep pushing forward. "Albert left us with a blueprint to follow, and we thank him for bringing Carles on board, enabling him to be the interim head coach and provide continuity for what Albert has started."
Arab Times
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al Arabi seeks to finish the job against Al Seeb in Muscat
KUWAIT CITY, March 6: The Al Arabi Club delegation is set to depart for Muscat, Oman, next Monday in preparation for their second-leg clash against Al Seeb in the Asian Challenge Cup quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for next Wednesday. In the first-leg encounter at Jaber Al Mubarak Stadium, Al Arabi secured a 1-0 victory thanks to Bandar Al Salamah's stoppage-time goal. Al Arabi head coach Nasser Al Shatti described the one-goal win as convincing, emphasizing the strength of Al Seeb, which features 10 international players. He also highlighted his team's performance despite the absence of a natural striker. Moroccan forward Hamza Khaba played the final 15 minutes of the match. Al Shatti praised his players' determination and expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a strong performance in Muscat. He noted that the tie remains open, but Al Arabi will fight to secure qualification and bring joy to their fans. Regarding officiating, Al Shatti welcomed the use of VAR technology in the Challenge Cup and other AFC tournaments. Al Seeb player Ahmed Al-Khamisi acknowledged Al Arabi's home advantage but remained hopeful that his team could turn the tie around in the return leg to advance to the semi-finals. The winner of the Al Arabi vs. Al Seeb clash will face either East Bengal (India), the 2024 Indian Super Cup champion, or Arkadag (Turkmenistan), who is making its debut in AFC competitions.
