Male', MALDIVES - Football Association of Maldives have confirmed that New Radiant has got an invitation to participate in an international club tournament held from 28th November to 7th December in Vietnam's Bin Duong city.
The press release from FAM also stated the deadline for New Radiant to confirm their participation is 1400hrs of 26th November 2008.
The press release also mentioned that the tournament is played between 8 teams including 4 Vietnam's pro-league teams, Thailand, South Korea and Brazil's clubs. The Vietnam Football Federation would also provide accommodation and 50% expenses for tickets.
FAM's general secretary, Shah Ismail, said to maldivesoccer.com that the invitation was decided by Vietnam's football federation and there was no involvement by the Football Association of Maldives in that decision.
'This is not a decision made by us. The invitation came directly for New Radiant. We were asked to pass the message to them".
The champions of the tournament would receive a cash price of 20,000 dollars including gold medals and runner up team would get a cash price of 10,000 dollars and silver medal. The third team would also get a cash price of 5000 dollars including bronze medal.
New Radiant has been one of the most successful clubs of Maldives in the regional level. They reached the semi finals of the AFC Cup. However, they were not able to perform well in this season.