Philippines announce 23-men squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

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The Philippines U23 Squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup  Qualifiers 


The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announced on Thursday its squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup  Qualifiers which begins later this month in Singapore.

The Philippines is in Group H and will begin its qualification process on October 25 against title holders South Korea, with games against Singapore and Timor - Leste slated for October 28 and 31, respectively. 

Azkals U23 head coach Scott Cooper has refreshed his squad with some new faces for the upcoming U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. The English tactician has selected his squad of 23 players for the campaign as the Philippines will be aiming to secure a spot in the final tournament for the first time in its history.  In order to get there, the Azkals must finish the campaign on top of their group or finish as one of the four best placers in each group. 

Here are the players that have been selected:

Goalkeepers: Quincy Kammeraad (Azkals Development Team), Jessie Semblante (Mendiola FC), Enrico Mangaoang (De La Salle University)

Defenders: Justin Baas (United City FC), Paolo Perez (Calcio Lecco), Christian Rontini (Azkals Development Team), David Setters (Portsmouth FC)

Midfielders: Oliver Bias (Azkals Development Team), Jethro Borlongan  (Azkals Development Team) Yrick Gallantes (Azkals Development Team), Mandy Ignacio (Azkals Development Team), Dennis Chung  (Azkals Development Team), Oskari Kekkonen (Azkals Development Team), Jacob Maniti (Macarthur FC), Sandro Reyes (Azkals Development Team), Nathan Rilloraza (Malaga M Academy), Mark Swainston (Azkals Development Team), Shanden Vergara (Lincoln Memorial University), Mark Winhoffer (Azkals Development Team)

Forwards: Kieran Hayes (United City FC), Miguel Mendoza (Unattached; Last played for TB Uphusen), Marcel Ouano (Azkals Development Team), Jens Rasmussen (Randers FC)


What do you think of the squad? How far will the Azkals U23 go? Let us know in the comments below!

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