AFC Challenge Cup 2012: Philippines Arriving Kathmandu Today A Week Earlier Than Tournament Date

Philippines National football team is arriving Kathmandu Friday evening, a week earlier than the tournament date.

It is learned that The Azkals will leave Manila today and will land at TIA on Friday evening.

The Coach of the team, Michael Weiss informed Filipina media that they wanted to acclimatized with the weather of Kathmandu.

"The altitude of the city is much higher than Manila and we want to spend at least a week to familiar with the weather condition", Weiss said.

Meanwhile, the Azkals also received a big boost to their AFC Challenge Cup campaign as team coordinator Ace Bright confirmed that foreign based player, Paul Mulders will be available for the whole Nepal trip while Dennis Cagara and Stephan Shrock may play a match or two.

Philippines are grouped with India, Tajikistan and DPR Korea in AFC Challenge Cup