13 February 2023
10 February 2023
Shirmar Felongco Bids Farewell to Kaya After 7 Seasons
Calinog born and raised, the timeless Noy makes his exit after joining the club in 2016.
Kaya FC-Iloilo would like to announce the departure of Shirmar “Noynoy” Felongco after seven years with the club. The versatile defender fought for the yellow and black through three AFC Cup runs, two Copa Paulino Alcantara titles, and the team’s first ever AFC Champions League campaign.
“Sa mga players, staff, at management; masasabi ko sa ilang years ko na paglaro sa Kaya ay marami akong natutunan on and off the field na hindi ko makakalimutan sa buong buhay ko,” expressed Shirmar. “Salamat dahil sinuportahan nyo ako through the ups and downs, at tinuring nyo akong pamilya.”
Felongco has been a staple of Philippine football for the past decade, coming over to Kaya in 2016—in time for the team’s move to his home province of Iloilo just two years later. A menace at fullback, or in the occasional run in midfield, #27 gave everything he had every time he stepped foot on the pitch.
“I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Noy for his 7 years of dedication to Kaya FC-Iloilo,” noted Kaya President and GM Paul Tolentino. “It’s a very bittersweet sight to see him leave the club at this point in his career, however we want to wish him the best of luck moving forward.”
Tolentino continued, “Noy was a joy to watch on the field as he always relished a battle on the field and treated every match like a warrior. Maraming Salamat Noy! Una Kaya!”
In a parting message to fans, Noy stated, “Sa lahat ng Suporters ng Kaya. Maraming salamat sa patuloy nyong pag suporta. Thank you KAYA FAMILY! 🙌🏾❤️”
Shirmar Felongco Bids Farewell to Kaya After 7 Seasons – Kaya FC–Iloilo
More areas conduct Festival of Football
Grassroots football continued across the country with the conduct of the Regional Festival of Football (FOF) over the past three weeks.
Almost 2,000 young players (boys and girls) participated in the FOFs which are hosted by the PFF Regional Football Associations.
Camiguin Misamis Oriental FA held their FOF last 21 January 2023 at the Pelaez Sports Complex in Cagayan de Oro City.
Central Luzon RFA and Golden Davao, meanwhile, conducted their FOF last 28-29 January at the Tarlac Recreational and Sports Complex and New Bataan, Davao de Oro respectively, while Central Visayas FA had their FOF last 29 January at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex in Cebu City.
Panay RFA, Eastern Visayas RFA, and Davao South RFA also hosted the FOFs last weekend at the Central Barbara Elementary School in Iloilo, Leyte Sports Development Center in Tacloban, Leyte, and Tionko Football Field in Davao City.
There were also several FOFs held towards the end of last year with Butuan-Agusan Del Norte FA (November 2022) and Iligan-Lanao RFA (December 2022) hosting the FOFs.
The FOF is a venue where young players are identified and scouted for the Training Areas of Development (TAD) Youth Development Program and Youth National Teams.
More areas conduct Festival of Football - The Philippine Football Federation (pff.org.ph)
Clubs submit Team Roster form
In anticipation of the Third Round resumption of the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways season 2022/23, PFL has set the deadline for the initial submission of Team Rosters on 09 February 2023.
The team roster form is an essential document that declares the team’s composition for the upcoming season brought on by the ongoing transfer window which started last 01 January 2023. Clubs may still sign and drop players until 26 March 2023, which is the official closing of the transfer window.
Upon receiving the participating Club’s team roster, PFL will review the status of rosters and the Club if they are deemed eligible to compete this season. The rosters shall then be published online through social media.
Any Club that may fail to submit or meet the requirements necessary for the team roster form shall be addressed by the League. As the Season is midway toward its conclusion, Clubs are expected to field their strongest lineup to ensure a high level of football to be enjoyed by the fans.
Meanwhile, McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig has been approved by the PFL to be the Home Stadium of Maharlika Manila FC as it satisfies the minimum pitch requirements for domestic league matches.
Clubs submit Team Roster form - The Philippines Football League (pfl.org.ph)
08 February 2023
04 February 2023
Friendly Feb 7 - UP 2-4 Kaya Fc - Updated
We go all out this February as we go again for another friendly match!
Kindly stay tuned on the UPMFT Facebook Page regarding the live stream.
02 February 2023
Friendly Feb 3 - UP 3-6 Azkals Development Team
Kindly stay tuned on the UPMFT Facebook Page regarding the live stream.
Feb 1 : UP 2-1 Maharlika
Reyes, Mitchell, Fujii Among Preseason Departures
Transfer windows are a time rife with change: some of it is new and exciting, while others are filled with thank yous and goodbyes. Ahead of the resumption of the 2022-23 Philippines Football League season, Kaya FC-Iloilo can confirm that five players are on the move.
Sandro Reyes is taking his talents to Germany, having signed with Bundesliga 2 side SpVgg Greuther Fürth’s U-23 squad. The 19-year-old featured prominently for the Philippines’ Youth and Senior National Teams last year, showcasing his quality on the international stage and netting him this next European challenge.
The Wonderboy joined Kaya early in the 2022 season, his limited stint with the club spanning the AFC Champions League Qualifiers, Copa Paulino Alcantara, and AFC Cup. In a parting message to the Iloilo fans, he said, “Just a massive thank you to everyone for always supporting, Una Kaya!”
Ryo Fujii made his exit several weeks ago, but stays in Southeast Asia after signing with Indonesian outfit PSIS Semarang. The master passer officially joined the team in 2021, ahead of the team’s first-ever ACL Group Stage campaign.
“It’s been an amazing two years with Kaya,” the Hong Kong-born Japanese midfielder stated. “Thank you to the management and staff for bringing me in and welcoming me with open arms. I’m sure we will cross paths in the future again.”
Quincy Kammeraad signed an extension to stay another year with Iloilo, but will be leaving the team temporarily. Up until June, the young goalkeeper will be on loan with the Azkals Development Team: looking to build chemistry with the squad ahead of the SEA Games later this year.
Carlyle Mitchell entered the fold in the onset of the 2020 season, becoming the team’s defensive rock from the get go. The Trinidad and Tobago international’s well of experience, soaring headers, and veteran leadership came through for Kaya on numerous occasions; but his departure opens the doors for the squad’s other highly talented backline options (Rota, Tacusalme, Menzi, Diano, Casambre) to fill the void.
Patrick Arthur joined the team midway through the 2022 Copa Paulino Alcantara. The Ghanaian midfielder added his size and physicality to the mix, and fans won’t soon forget his electric free kick against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC in his Philippine debut.
Kaya FC-Iloilo would like to thank these players for their contributions to the club, and for giving it their all while representing the yellow and black.
Stay tuned to our social feeds for updates and announcements as the team gets ready to kick off the 2023 slate: vs CFC on February 19 at the Iloilo Sports Complex.
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