Musings from Maldivian football enthusiasts. We are in no way affiliated with the FAM, clubs or academies, but just happen to be your simple, everyday fan of Dhivehi futboalha.
Growing up in the 90s, the footballing scene of Maldives was very different. For one thing, the passion for the domestic game was simply incomparable to that of today. The Galolhu Dhandu was always jam-packed, and matches contested between the traditional giants New Radiant, Victory SC and Club Valencia were not only guaranteed sellouts, but … Continue reading How do we reignite the passion?
There was much excitement and anticipation ahead of the recently-concluded UEFA ASSIST U-15 Tournament held in Addu City. For the first time in history, the Hithadhoo Stadium hosted a Maldivian national team at any level, with a refreshingly well-organized tournament involving the under-15 sides of Maldives, Bhutan, Latvia, and the Saudi Arabian U-14s. What should … Continue reading In defense of the U-15 national team
The 2019 Indian Ocean Island Games has given its share of memorable moments for Maldivian fans. Inspired performances and an unprecedented medal haul from disciplines such as table tennis, badminton and beach volleyball have brought back a much needed feelgood factor to local sports, where many associations seem to be perpetually stuck in a loop … Continue reading Poor preparation: Needs urgent addressing
After months of anticipation, the Round 2 draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has finally been conducted, and Maldives has been thrown into an interesting group. Source: Fahuminet Facebook page We will attempt to analyze the teams individually, discuss past meetings if applicable, and try to gauge their strengths and weaknesses. China PR … Continue reading 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Know your opponents
The Indian Ocean Island Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, with the participants being Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, Maldives, and French territories of Reunion and Mayotte. With the games to kick off this month in Mauritius, it seems appropriate to shed some light on it in this post. The games have been … Continue reading Maldives at the Indian Ocean Island Games
There are very few Maldivians who have heard about the Faroe Islands, and even fewer can locate it on a map. Those who have heard of this self-governing territory of Denmark probably heard of it via football. A nation of approximately 50,000 inhabitants, the Faroe Islands and Maldives do have some significant things in common. … Continue reading Football in Maldives and the Faroe Islands: A comparison
What are the enduring images of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup? Ashad Ali "Adubarey"'s cheeky penalty against Afghanistan? Ali Ashfaq's incredible solo display against Kyrgyzstan? Or a plucky Palestinian side getting pushed on by the locals, who cheered when they lifted the trophy as though their own team had won it? In all honesty, there … Continue reading Remembering the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup: A tournament of wasted potential
The second round draw of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification for the AFC zone is scheduled to be made on the 17th of July, 2019, and I thought we could analyze the qualification record of Maldives. Like a lot of other emerging footballing nations, the qualifying records of Maldives tend to veer from respectable … Continue reading An analysis of Maldives’ World Cup qualifiers
For followers of Maldivian football, one of the most contentious issues this year has been the decision by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) to suspend New Radiant Sports Club, one of the Big Three, and arguably the most successful club of the country, from all footballing activities for a year. Let's begin by analyzing … Continue reading New Radiant’s suspension: A balanced view
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