ASHS Blue Eagle Manu Simpao joins U17 PH National Men's Football Team for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
18 Nov 2025
Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) Blue Eagle Manu Simpao (11-Bellarmino) has been selected by the Philippine Football Federation to join the U17 Philippine Men's National Football Team, which will represent the country in the 2025 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Aqaba, Jordan.
The AFC is the governing body of football in Asia and oversees some of the continent’s most prestigious and competitive tournaments. The AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers serve as a crucial pathway for teams aspiring to compete on the premier youth football stage in Asia. Participation in this tournament not only highlights the country’s promising young talent but also provides athletes with valuable international experience, exposure, and high-level competition.
The U17 Philippine team will compete in Group E, where they will face Iraq, Jordan, Australia, and Bhutan from 22–30 November 2025.
Go, Manu! We are proud of you and wish you the very best of luck in Jordan!
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