With the team looking to inspire tomorrow’s athletes.
Following their recent win at the Tri-Nation Friendlies, the Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) recently hosted a football clinic at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila to ignite a lifelong passion for football in young athletes.
In collaboration with the global sports apparel brand PUMA, which champions the future of Philippine sports, the said event was held the morning after their historic performance at the friendlies.
The national squad, guided by Coach Ryan Fermin and Coach Genaro Sabile, stepped onto the pitch as dedicated mentors to coach aspiring young football players.
Team standouts like Kenji Nishioka and Pocholo Bugas guided the next generation, showing them that true sportsmanship and national pride extend beyond the final whistle.
The morning kicked off with the national squad leading dynamic drills, with team members also sharing their personal stories about their journeys from local grassroots leagues to representing the nation to leave a lasting impact and teaching the kids the importance of continuing to grow.
As the pros demonstrated these elite skills, they showcased the bold energy of the new SHOWTIME PACK on the pitch.
Throughout the drills, creative players showcased creativity and instinct in the FUTURE 9 MATCH, while the squad’s fastest players led sprinting drills in the explosive ULTRA 6 MATCH.
The young athletes saw firsthand how the years of experience helped players like Josh Meriño, Jaime Rosquillo, and Alfonso Gonzalez overcome adversity and remain dedicated to the sport.
The clinic showed them that with hard work, their ambitions could extend far beyond the training session.
This initiative aligns with PUMA’s steady commitment to cultivating a strong, supportive, and rapidly growing football community in the Philippines.
Timed alongside the biggest football event in the world, which is none other than the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, the unique clinic is part of a dedicated effort to push the nation’s competitive drive by creating personal connections between elite national heroes and young aspiring athletes and help lay the foundation for the sport’s future in the country.
Moreover, it also aligns with PUMA’s upcoming Why We Watch campaign across Southeast Asia, which celebrates the sense of community and passion that draws fans to the game.
Notably, the football clinic is just one of the many steps in a larger vision to empower local communities and make football more accessible to more Filipinos.
In the future, PUMA plans to continue this momentum, ensuring that the torch of Philippine football is safely passed to a ready and eager new generation.
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands with 75 years of history, offering performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports.
It also collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion.
