| Fadhil Yunus |
DAGANG FT have underlined their intentions to take the step-up of playing league football in the Brunei DST Premier League, the second tier of the country’s domestic league in the future.
The non-league side are one of many teams hoping to win a slot in the Brunei DST Premier League but first must overcome a qualifying structure in the Brunei-Muara District League to realise the dream.
Founded in November 1996, the family-oriented team was originally known as Compound FC until 1999 before it was renamed to Compound Junior from January 2000 to 2003.
The team was renamed for a second time to TIS FC from September 2003 until November 2005 when it was finally known as Dagang FT.
The Delima-based team, who were eliminated in the second round of the DST FA Cup, have already featured in the Brunei Muara District League which Al Idrus Junior won to make the leap to the Brunei DST Premier League.
Dagang FT have also previously sparred against Brunei-based Indonesian teams Lorena FC and BWS FC as well as the management of DPMM FC in order to help improve their style of play.
Dagang FT have underlined their intentions to take the step-up of playing league football in the Brunei DST Premier League. – MD KHAIRUL HASMI
The team, who recently celebrate its 20th year anniversary, have also been active in competing in mini tournaments organised in and out of the district.
There is also a possibility that Dagang FT will be testing their abilities in Miri, Labuan and Kuala Lumpur for much-needed exposure.
The Delima-based team have also emerged victorious in the 8-0 mauling of B.O.B and secured a 1-1 draw against Anklers which comprised of foreign players.
Dagang FT coach Md Khairul Hasmi bin Md Ali, who has two years of experience as the holder of a Class C coaching certificate, is aiming to impart his knowledge to the team.
“With the presence of a coach who holds the Class C coaching certificate, then this could help to improve, correct and upgrade the quality of the players and the club,” said Md Khairul Hasmi.
The team also play friendly matches three times in a week to ensure that the style of play between the existing and new players is well aligned within the squad.
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