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 attended an international match between the Brunei Darussalam national team and Macau in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup qualifiers for Saudi Arabia 2027 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas last night.
Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim, Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah were also present at the match.
The international match is part of the qualifying period held across the continent as teams chase for a berth in the main draw of the competition in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
The Wasps also saw former Scottish professional footballer Jamie McAllister taking charge for the first time on an interim basis.
The national team had interim boss Rui Capela Batista temporarily in charge during a friendly match against Sri Lanka earlier this year. – Fadhil Yunus
