The Philippine Azkals and powerhouse clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo will remain idle a little bit longer as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) extended the suspension of competitions until June. Also postponed were the AFC Cup clashes of domestic champion Ceres Negros against Than Quang Ninh of Vietnam on May 13 as well as the runner-up Kaya Iloilo versus Tampines Rovers of Singapore collision on May 12. Head coach Oliver Colina told The Manila Times in an online interview that his Kaya Iloilo squad is making the most out of the lengthy layoff. We always stay positive and stay fit so that when the time comes for us to play again, we are still a hundred percent conditioned,” said Colina, who admitted that the postponement will hamper the Lions’ momentum in the AFC Cup. “I can’t say that this is an advantage nor a disadvantage because it’s a natural phenomenon that you can’t stop.

Source: Manila Times April 16, 2020 16:29 UTC