Manila Digger F.C. (women)

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Manila Digger
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Full nameManila Digger Football Club
Nickname(s)The Diggers
Founded2018;6 years ago (2018)
GroundTurf BGC, Taguig City
Head coachGerald Orcullo
League PFF Women's League
2023 PFF Women's League, 2nd

Manila Digger F.C. is a Filipino professional women's football club. Founded in 2018, they also men's and women's teams currently competing.

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History

Having joined tournaments such as the AIA 7's Football League, [1] [2] the Diggers debuted at the PFF Women's League in the 2023 season. [1] They are close title contenders on their first appearance, reaching the final of the league season which had a knock-out round. [3]

Records

SeasonTeamsLeague position PFF Women's Cup
202310 2nd N/A
(not held)
20246N/A
(not held)
3rd

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References

  1. 1 2 Montayre, Mia (June 30, 2023). "PFFWL: Tuloy romps UP; Manila Diggers stun UST". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. Olivares, Rick (February 27, 2023). "Manila Digger stuns Manila Nomads in 7s Football". PhilStar Global. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  3. Dioquino, Delfin (November 10, 2023). "Kaya FC, Manila Digger vie for PFF Women's League title". Rappler. Retrieved November 11, 2023.