Football Association of Pahang
Football Association of Pahang (FAP) (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Pahang (PBNP)) is the governing body of football for the state of Pahang, Malaysia. PBNP is responsible for coordinating and developing regional football, and has teamed up with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) as the official governing body of football in Malaysia.[2][3]
History
Origins
Pahang Football Association or known as Pahang FA was established by Sultan Abu Bakar Mu'azzam Shah ibni al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah in 1959 to represent the state of Pahang in the HMS Beagle Cup. The following year, the association began preparations to compete against other states before taking part for the first time in the HMS Beagle Cup. The construction of their current official stadium, the Darul Makmur Stadium, was completed by the Kuantan Municipal Council in 1970.
Association management
Competitions
The Pahang Football Association organises the Pahang Amateur League for its regional level clubs.
Affiliations
Clubs in the top league competitions affiliated to the Pahang Football Association include:
District Football Association
There are 11 football associations affiliated to the PBNP.
See also
References
- ^ "Tengku Muda Pahang Kekal Terajui PBNP". Mstar. 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Presiden PBNP janji bawa Pahang kembali teratas dalam Liga M". Astro Awani. 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Pahang FA optimis kembali digeruni dengan kehadiran 15 pemain baharu". Astro Awani. 15 January 2017.