The Brunei National Team Captain: Most of Brunei's National Team Players Are Non-Professional; the Team Includes Police and Military Members
Brunei National Team includes non-professional players within the roster
The captain of Brunei's national football team, Hendra Azam, has stated that the majority of the team's players are not professional footballers. In an interview with ESPN, Azam said that the team includes players who work as policemen, firemen, students, and even members of the military.
Despite not being professional players, the Brunei National Team has achieved success in recent years
Despite not being professional players, the Brunei National Team has achieved some success in recent years. In 2019, the team won the AFF Championship for the first time in its history. The team has also qualified for the AFC Asian Cup twice, in 2015 and 2019.
Azam credits the team's success to hard work and dedication
Azam credits the team's success to hard work and dedication. He says that the players are always willing to put in the extra effort to improve their skills and fitness.
The Brunei National Team is an inspiration to other teams around the world. It shows that it is possible to achieve success even if you are not a professional player. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.