The

sport Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, ...

of football in the country of

Brunei Brunei ( , ), formally Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Negara Brunei Darussalam, 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 surrounded by t ...

is run by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD).

History

FIFA Goal Project

In 2005, the Association had their first goal project approved; the construction of the association headquarters in

Bandar Seri Begawan Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB; Jawi: بندر سري بڬاوان; ) is the capital city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area () with an area of and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei-Muara District, the s ...

. The total cost was approximately 1.5 million USD. A second goal project was approved in 2013, which was the installation of an artificial turf pitch and a natural pitch at the headquarters. The total cost was about 185,000 USD.

FIFA Forward Project

In 2020, the football association applied to FIFA for the construction of a Technical Centre and Mini Grandstand which was approved in April 2021. The construction started in June and is expected to finish at the end of the year.

League system

Football clubs must adhere to AFC's Club Development Licensing System in order to participate in the top two leagues (

Brunei Super League The Brunei Super League (''Liga Super Brunei'' in Malay) is a Bruneian professional league for association football. It is at the top flight of the Bruneian football league system and it is managed by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam ...

Brunei Premier League DST Group Brunei Premier League ( ms, DST GROUP LIGA PERDANA BRUNEI) was the top-tier football league of Brunei until 2012, when it became the second tier of the football pyramid of Brunei with the creation of the Brunei Super League by the Nationa ...

) as well as cup competitions.

National teams

The Brunei national football team represents Brunei in international football. Other youth teams representing Brunei in other competitions include Brunei national under-23 football team, also known as the Brunei Olympic team, the Brunei national under-21 football team, the

Brunei national under-19 football team The Brunei national under-19 football team is the under-19 football team of Brunei and is controlled by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam. Results and fixtures 2022 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship Coaching staff Curren ...

, and the

Brunei national under-17 football team The Brunei national under-17 football team is the under-17 football team of Brunei and is controlled by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam. International records FIFA U-17 World Cup AFC U-17 Asian Cup AFF U-16 Championship ...

. The Brunei national futsal team represents men's international

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Stadiums

Some of the major stadium used for various team in Malaysia League listed as follow: *

Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is currently used mostly for association football matches. The stadium holds 28,000 and was opened on 23 September 1983. It was named after Brunei ...

* Track & Field Sports Complex *

Berakas Sports Complex Berakas Sports Complex (Malay:''Kompleks Sukan Berakas'') is a multi-use stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is currently used mostly for football matches, Track and Field, and Tennis Tournament. The stadium holds 500 people. It is also h ...

* Tutong Sports Complex * Batu Api Sports Complex * FABD Artificial Field * Hassanal Bolkiah Mini Stadium * Jerudong Park Mini Stadium * Bolkiah Garrison Mini Stadium * Arena Field * BSRC Field

References

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