| Fadhil Yunus |
HIS Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, who is also the Chairman of DPMM FC, yesterday joined the DPMM FC squad as well as members of club management and the backroom staff for an official team photo at the Jerudong Mini Stadium.
His Royal Highness also interacted with the current players shortly after the conclusion of the photo session.
Also present during the team photo session was Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim bin Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak (Dr) Kemaludin Al-Haj, the Vice Chairman of DPMM FC.
An ever-present in the club affairs are Team Manager Ali Haji Momin and Club Manager Pengiran Haji Muhammad Waslimin bin Pengiran Setia Jaya Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin.
The head coach of DPMM FC, Steve Kean, is in his fourth season with the club while Rosmin Kamis is the team captain.
This year, the team’s major acquisition is Billy Mehmet who arrived from S League rivals Tampines Rovers FC.
Brazilian striker Rafael Ramazotti have been retained as one of the foreign imports while Zeljko Savic completes the quota as an immediate replacement for the injured Francisco Marque who sustained the injury in the opening match against Home United FC.
New but familiar faces that have featured prominently in the domestic scene have also been added into this year’s squad with the inclusions of Muhammad Hanif Hamir, Afiq bin Roslan and Awangku Mohd Muizzuddin bin Pengiran Ismail.
DPMM FC, S League winners in 2015, have a busy month ahead with an away clash against Balestier Khalsa on Friday before meeting Warriors FC at home on April 15. The Gegar Gegar men, who recently recorded their first win this season, then travel to the Bedok Stadium against Geylang International FC with a mouth-watering clash against Tampines Rovers FC looming on April 28.
The Brunei-based outfit are looking to claw their way back into title contention following an unfortunate start against the current top two sides in the league.
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