Suzuki Motor Corporation will renewed its commitment as the title sponsor in the upcoming 2016 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup. Now on its 5th year, the biennial event is being co-hosted by Myanmar and the Philippines, with the tournament kicking off on November 19, 2016. This will be the first-time that PH will host the tournament.
Kinji Saito, Managing Officer of Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “The AFF Suzuki Cup has flourished since we took over as title sponsor in 2008 and we are pleased to renew our association with such a wonderful tournament that captivates millions of football fans throughout the ASEAN region.”
Saito explained, “We aim to offer excitement to customers, which is the core value of our global brand slogan “Way of Life”. We believe football provides people with enthusiasm and fervor, which are the components of “Excitement”. We hope that we could share our brand value with as many people as possible by sponsoring this exciting tournament.”
Defending champion Thailand which was crowned king of ASEAN football for the fourth time in 2014, Singapore which is also a four-time winner, co-hosts Myanmar and the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam will compete in the tournament proper. They will be joined by one team from the Qualification Round competition to be played in Cambodia from October 15-21. Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Laos and Timor-Leste will fight it out for the one spot at Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium.
Shuzo Hoshikura, General Manager for Automobile of Suzuki Philippines, Inc said,” “We feel especially honored and pleased to be part of the AFF Suzuki Cup because we’ve always believed that it is a vital activity where we are able to reflect the Suzuki Way of Life. And with the Philippines co-hosting it for the very first time, we welcome this opportunity with open arms and much pride.”
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