PFF sees boost in ranking

MANILA, Philippines - With the expected arrival of British coach Desmond Bulpin, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hopes the country’s ranking in world stage will continue to improve.

Based on the latest standings, the Philippines is now ranked No. 155th in the FIFA-Coca-Cola World Ranking – a marked improvement from its 190th place the previous year.

While the country is still way below the class of even ASEAN neighbors like Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, the new ranking, according to PFF general secretary Cyril Dofitas, is already a big achievement.

“This is very encouraging for our national team, knowing that we have improved in the football world, our players will be motivated to play better,” said Dofitas.

Dofitas attributed the improvement to several factors but the biggest of it all he said is “our attendance in the international competitions. We have been continuously participating in international tournaments.”