19 May

IN  preparation  for  General  Aung San Shield 2019, as well as for the next half of the MPT Myanmar  National  League  2019 season, Shan United has signed  half-season  contracts  with  three  foreign  players,  including  centre-back  play-er  William,  Midfielder  Maxi-min  and  Striker  Emmanuel,  according  to  Shan  United  FC.

The  three  are  described  as  experienced  expatriate  players  from  the  Myanmar  National League, said a Shan United official.

William and Maximin pre-viously played in Shan United, whereas  Emmanuel  scored  13 goals for Yangon United in the last season, Shan United officials stated.

The 29 year old Cameroo-nian  Defender,  William  was  once  a  key  player  for  Shan  United.

The  26  years  old  Ivorian  Midfielder Maximin played for the  Cyprus  club  Kucuk  Kay-makli in 2018, Shan United in 2016  and  2017,  Yadanarbon  FC in 2014 and 2015, and BEC Tero in 2013.

The 22 years old Nigeri-an Striker Emmanuel played for Yangon United in 2018 and GFA FC in 2017.

He   also   played   for   Yadanarbon  FC  in  2016  and  2017.

“Football is a team game. I’ll  give  my  best  for  my  old  team.  I’m  glad  to  be  back  here  again.  I  feel  like  I’m  home,  as  I  have  been  play-ing  here  since  2016.  I’ll  do  all  I  can  for  this  team,”  said  William.

The newly-signed players are ready to take the challenge and Head Coach Aung Naing said he will decide to let them play depending on the team’s needs and their fitness.

Shan  United  will  play  against Hantharwady United in  the  quarter  final  match  of  General  Aung  San  Shield  on  19 May.—Lynn Thit (Tgi)