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2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara
The 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara was the third edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara, the domestic football cup competition of the Philippines. United City (then called Ceres–Negros) won the previous edition in 2019, but withdrew from the 2021 edition. Kaya–Iloilo won their second title by defeating the Azkals Development Team 1–0 in the final. All matches were played at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Scheduling The Copa Paulino Alcantara was not held in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the league tournament held under a bubble format. There were initially plans to hold the cup tournament earlier in the year, but it was cancelled in March 2021 (along with several postponements to the 2021 Philippines Football League). The tournament was revived once again in October 2021, after the league season was cancelled, and now scheduled to take place during November 7–19. Participating clubs All six clubs in the 2020 Philippines Football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaya F
Kaya may refer to: People *Kaya (given name) *Kaya (surname) Places *Kaya, Burkina Faso, a town in Burkina Faso, capital of the department *Kaya Airport, serving the town * Kaya Department, a department or commune of Sanmatenga Province in central Burkina Faso *Kaya, Fethiye, a village in Muğla Province, Turkey *Kaya, Hopa, a village in Artvin Province, Turkey *Kaya, Kyoto, a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan *Kaya (Mijikenda), a sacred forest site of the Mijikenda peoples in Kenya *Kaya, South Sudan, a town in South Sudan *Skiu-Kaya, adjoining villages in Ladakh, India * Kaya confederacy, an alternate romanization of the ancient Gaya confederacy on the Korean peninsula Popular culture * ''Kaya'' (film), a 1969 Yugoslav film *Kaya FM, a radio station in Johannesburg, South Africa * ''Kaya'' (TV series), a scripted MTV drama television series Anime * Kaya (''One Piece''), a fictional character in the anime and manga ''One Piece'' * Kaya (''Princess Mononoke' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mendiola F
Mendiola Street (simply known as "Mendiola") is a short thoroughfare in Manila, Philippines. The street is named after Enrique Mendiola, an educator, textbook author, and member of the first Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines. As a street close to Malacañang Palace, the President of the Philippines' official residence, it has been the site of numerous and sometimes bloody demonstrations. On the north end of the street is the Don Chino Roces Bridge, named in honor of Chino Roces, a well-known figure during the Philippines' Martial Law years. (An illuminated street sign above the intersection of Recto and Mendiola erroneously refers to the latter street as Chino Roces Avenue). Mendiola Street starts at the intersection of Legarda Street and Claro M. Recto Avenue and ends at Jose Laurel Street, just outside Malacañang Palace. Four colleges and universities which form a part of the University Belt are on Mendiola Street. To protect Malacañang Palace, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mar Diano
Mar Vincent Azuero Diano (born 24 July 1997) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Philippines Football League club Kaya–Iloilo and the Philippines national team. College career Diano attended the University of the East, playing for the UE Red Warriors football team in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He played as a striker with the Red Warriors. Club career Mendiola 1991 Diano has played in the Philippines Football League. In 2019, he was part of Mendiola F.C. 1991. Azkals Development Team In 2020, he joined Azkals Development Team (ADT), a club whose roster is meant to comprise prospects for the Philippine national team. In late 2020, Thai club Muangthong United reportedly wanted to sign in Diano after his 2020 season run with ADT. However the transfer has not materialized and Diano remained with ADT. Diano would help ADT finish as runners-up at the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara. Kaya-Iloilo In January 2022, Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Rontini
Christian Mangaron Rontini (born 20 July 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Liga 1 club Persita Tangerang. Born in Italy, he represents the Philippines national team. Personal life Rontini decided to embrace Islam on 5 September 2023 at the Al-Azhom Mosque, Tangerang. After embracing Islam, he changed his name to Yasir Ali. Previously, he was a Christian. Strong support for him embracing Islam came from Javlon Guseynov, a player from Uzbekistan when both of them played in Persita Tangerang. On 28 October 2023, Rontini married his girlfriend, Amanda Gonzales who is the daughter of former Indonesia national team player Cristian Gonzáles. He officially married Amanda in a wedding ceremony held at the Royal Ambarrukmo pavilion, Yogyakarta. Club career Youth Rontini is a former youth player of Floria 2000. Sangiovannese In 2018, Rontini joined Serie D/E club Sangiovannese on a one-year deal. After an impressive seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Chung
Dennis Salazar Chung (born 24 January 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for One Taguig. Born to Chinese-Filipino father and Filipino mother in Germany, he plays for the Philippines national team at international level. Club career Youth As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Hertha BSC in the German Bundesliga. In 2019, Chung signed for German fifth division side Hertha 03. College Before the 2021 season, he joined the Harcum Bears in the United States. Azkals Development Team In 2021, he signed for Filipino club ADT. International career Chung is eligible to represent the Philippines internationally through his mother and is also eligible to represent China internationally through his father. Philippines U23 In 2019, Chung was included in the 20-man squad for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. He made his debut for the Philippines U-23 team in a 1–1 draw against Cambodia, scoring the equalizer in the 86th minu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlyle Mitchell
Carlyle Deon Mitchell (born 8 August 1987) is a Trinidadian international footballer who plays as a centre back for Kaya–Iloilo and the Trinidad and Tobago national football team. Club career Born in Arima, Mitchell began his career in the TT Pro League with Joe Public in 2008. He signed with Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer on 15 September 2011, making his debut for the club on 6 October 2011. Mitchell was loaned to NASL club FC Edmonton on 11 March 2013. He was released by the Whitecaps on 14 November 2014 after their 2014 season ended. He signed for South Korean club Seoul E-Land in December 2014, for the 2015 season. In July 2017, he signed for Indian I-League club East Bengal after a brief spell with San Juan Jabloteh, and appeared in the Calcutta Football League. In early February 2018, Mitchell joined Central FC. However, he left shortly after and signed with Indy Eleven on 12 February 2018, alongside Central teammate Nathan Lewis. Mitchell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenshiro Daniels
Kenshiro Michael Lontok Daniels (born January 13, 1995) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indonesian club RANS Nusantara and the Philippines national team. He was born in Newport Beach to Hollywood actor and retired kickboxer Gary Daniels and a Filipino mother. Club career Kaya Daniels began his professional career with the Kaya–Iloilo of the United Football League in 2013. In June 2018, after his 5-year spell, Daniels parted ways with Kaya–Iloilo and moved to the Malaysia Super League, alongside Robert Lopez Mendy, Antonio Ugarte, and Miguel Tanton. International career Daniels was born in Irvine, California to an English father and a Filipino mother, which made him eligible to play for England, the Philippines and the United States. Daniels made his international debut for the Philippines as a substitute in a 0–0 draw over Malaysia in Selayang, Malaysia on March 1, 2014. International goals :''Scores and results list the Philippines' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryo Fujii
Ryo Fujii ( ja, 藤井 亮; born 7 August 1996) is a Hong Kong-born Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang. Early life and education Fujii was born 7 August 1996 in Hong Kong to a Japanese father and a Korean mother. At a young age, Fujii and family relocated to Torrance, California, where he was raised. Fujii attended South High School and played for the school's varsity team for all 4 years. He joined and played with Chivas USA's youth side for the 2011–2012 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season before appearing with LA Galaxy's youth side for the 2013–2014 season. With his background, Fujii was considered a top collegiate soccer prospect. Fujii elected to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara after being recruited by head coach Tim Vom Steeg. While there, he played college soccer as a member of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team. He appeared in 19 games for the Gauchos and added ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jovin Bedic
Jovin Hervas Bedic (born June 8, 1990) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a forward for Philippines Football League club Kaya-Iloilo and the Philippines national team. Early life Bedic was born in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo—a town nicknamed the "Football Capital of the Philippines". His father was a football instructor, while his older brother also played the sport. He began playing football in the second grade. Bedic attended West Negros University in Bacolod to study information technology and was part of the school's varsity team. However, he later dropped out. Club career Pachanga Bedic was invited by coach Nonoy Fegidero to join Pachanga for the 2011 United Football League (UFL) Cup. He scored a goal in each of the three group matches as Pachanga topped their group with two wins and a draw. Their campaign ended after losing to Global in the quarter-finals. Pachanga were then admitted to the United Football League Division 2 for the 2012 season. On J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simone Rota
Simone Mondiali Rota (born November 6, 1984) is a Filipino footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder for Philippines Football League club Kaya-Iloilo. Early life Rota was left in an orphanage of Buklod Kalinga run by Franciscan sisters in Parañaque when he was a baby and was raised by Sister May Memorial, who he considers a second mom to him. A woman named Sonia Tulay reportedly left Rota in the convent at about two months old in November 1984. Rota was eventually adopted by Maurizio and Marilena Rota, a couple from Italy who were taxi drivers. Rota has a sister, Valentina, who was also born on the 6 of November and adopted from the Philippines. Italian missionary Mother Flora Zippo, assisted in finding people which would adopt Rota. Rota spent most of his career in Europe, especially in Italian-speaking region. Club career Italy Rota entered the first team of Pro Sesto in the 2001–02 Serie C2 season, becoming a regular the following year. In 2005, the team w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daizo Horikoshi
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a winger for Thai League 1 club Trat. Club career Albirex Niigata (S) After graduating from Tokai University, Horikoshi signed for Albirex Niigata Singapore of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) for their 2019 season. He started in the 2019 Singapore Community Shield, where they lost to Home United, 5–4 on penalties. He scored the opening goal on their 2–1 away league win over Warriors FC on 13 April. Kaya–Iloilo In February 2020, it was announced that Horikoshi had signed for Kaya–Iloilo of the Philippines Football League (PFL). He scored his first goal for the club on 7 November 2021 in their Copa Paulino Alcantara opening match, a 2–0 win over the Azkals Development Team. He was named the man of the match that night. Kaya went on to win the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara. Horikoshi was the top goalscorer in the 2022 Copa Paulino Alcantara with six goals in the tournament, earning him the Golden Boot award. Kaya finished a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Standard Time
Philippine Standard Time (PST or PhST; fil, Pamantayang Oras ng Pilipinas), also known as Philippine Time (PHT), is the official name for the time zone used in the Philippines. The country only uses one time zone, at an offset of UTC+08:00, but has used daylight saving time for brief periods in the 20th century. Geographic details Geographically, the Philippines lies and 126°34′ east of the Prime Meridian, and is physically located within the UTC+08:00 time zone. Philippine Standard Time is maintained by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The Philippines shares the same time zone with China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Western Australia, Brunei, Irkutsk, Central Indonesia, and most of Mongolia. History Philippine Standard Time was instituted through Batas Pambansa Blg. 8 (that defined the metric system), approved on December 2, 1978, and implemented on January 1, 1983. The Philippines is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
