The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Persatuan Bolasepak Brunei Darussalam; abbrev: FABD) is the governing body of

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Brunei Brunei ( , ), formally Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi alphabet, Jawi: , ), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely sur ...

, controlling the

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History

FABD is the successor organisation of the

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(BAFA) that was banned by

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and AFC in 2009 for government interference. At its meeting on May 30, 2011, the

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, presided over by

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, resolved to remove the suspensions against the football associations of

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(FFBH) and Brunei Darussalam. In July 2021, it rebranded into its current name, omitting the word "National". The association was also previously known as the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD). The decision was made in order to firmly reflect on the association's objective of producing innovative and substantial advancements to increase the sport's viability. Additionally, it will reflect the association's development and progress since its founding in 2011. There was also a new logo introduced. On 2 March 2016, the AFC has presented the NFABD with the Grassroots Award for Aspiring Member Association at the first AFC Grassroots Conference this week in

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. As a substitute for the

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, which was canceled on 19 September 2020 after just two matches owing to

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, the 2020

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scheduled to begin on 1 November 2020 was canceled. Following the recent lessening of lockdown due to the

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, the association plans to resume football in the nation on 12 June 2020. The NFABD plans to build a new Technical Centre and a Mini Grandstand inside of their complex with a budget of

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2.1 million. The first Technical Centre with facilities for football practice and games for the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) has started construction on 14 June 2021. The B$3.9 million technical center, which is entirely sponsored by the FIFA Forward Development Programme, is anticipated to give young people greater possibilities to hone their footballing abilities. Considering the time needed to adapt to the new standards once the country started to open its activities once more, the FABD opted to stop the 2021 Brunei Super League.

Youth Development Programmes

The FABD focuses on football development and operates national age group programmes with U-23, U-21, U-19 and U-17 teams (known as

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). Two additional leagues were added; Brunei Under 18 Youth League and Brunei Under 15 Youth League. The NFABD detailed its plans to coordinate grassroots football events throughout 2019, through the Technical Development Department's Grassroots Development Unit. Additionally, the association and the Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) organized the "NFABD U6/U8 and U10 Grassroots Football Festival 2019 in celebration of AFC Grassroots Football Day" as part of an ongoing initiative to support the development of the youth's football skills and talents.

List of presidents

* Abdul Rahman Mohiddin (2011–2013) * Sufri Bolkiah (2013–2019) * Matusin Matasan (2019–present)

FABD Congress

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There are 20 congress members in FABD, all of them are affiliated with clubs in the Brunei Super League. The Tutong football association, Kuala Belait clubs, Temburong clubs, MS PDBD, MS ABDB, and the referee cast the 20 ballots.

FABD Tournaments

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* Brunei District Leagues * Brunei Under 18 Youth League * NFABD Under-16 Youth Football League * Brunei Under 15 Youth League * NFABD Under-12 Futsal Tournament

Brunei M-League/M-Cup Team

On 16 June 2012, the proposal of having a Bruneian team play in the

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has been rejected by the NFABD. Prior to now, the NFABD had inquired about participating in the M-League and, ideally, having direct entry to the top division, the

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. But according to the

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(FAM), in 2013 all new recruits must go through the procedure of beginning in the third-tier FAM League.

References

External links

Brunei at AFC website

Football in Brunei Sports organizations established in 2011

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