The Kelantan FA (Kafa) have plans to strengthen the Red Warrior squad for the AFC Cup competition by making use of the three-foreign player quota next season.
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) competition rules allow only two foreign players in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) next year but the east coast giants’ plan to hire an additional player just for the AFC Cup campaign.
Kelantan team manager Azman Ibrahim said they want to put up a formidable side to make an impace in the AFC Cup competition.
“This is the first time Kelantan will be represented in the AFC Cup and we want to give our best shot. We are planning to register an additional player just for the AFC Cup,” said Azman from Kota Baru yesterday.
Kelantan and Terengganu are the two representatives from Malaysia for the AFC Cup next year by virtue of being champions in the Super League and FA Cup competitions this year.
Selangor, the kingpins of Malaysian football, have showed a decline in the AFC Cup competition. Since they made their maiden appearance in the competition in 2006, their best result was making the quarter-final stage.
For the record, Selangor were the last Malaysian team to make an impact in the then Asian Club Championship – finishing as runners-up to Hapoel Tel Aviv of Israel in the inaugural tournament in 1967.
Kelantan, who have bagged the Charity Shield and the Super League titles are the frontrunners for the 16-team Malaysia Cup competition, which kicks off on Sept 6. Defending champions Kelantan are drawn in Group C with Johor FC, Felda United and Sarawak.
Coach Datuk M. Karathu will have more bite upfront after Kafa signed up Pahang strikers R. Surendren and Azamuddin Mohd Akil on loan for their Malaysia Cup campaign.
Kelantan are down to play Selangor in a friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium today (10pm) and against Police at the Selayang MC Stadium tomorrow. On Monday, they defeated Kuala Lumpur 5-0 in a friendly.
Tickets for the Selangor-Kelantan friendly match are priced at RM5 while for children below 12 entrance is free. Tickets will be sold from 1pm at the Shah alam Stadium today.
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) competition rules allow only two foreign players in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) next year but the east coast giants’ plan to hire an additional player just for the AFC Cup campaign.
Kelantan team manager Azman Ibrahim said they want to put up a formidable side to make an impace in the AFC Cup competition.
“This is the first time Kelantan will be represented in the AFC Cup and we want to give our best shot. We are planning to register an additional player just for the AFC Cup,” said Azman from Kota Baru yesterday.
Kelantan and Terengganu are the two representatives from Malaysia for the AFC Cup next year by virtue of being champions in the Super League and FA Cup competitions this year.
Selangor, the kingpins of Malaysian football, have showed a decline in the AFC Cup competition. Since they made their maiden appearance in the competition in 2006, their best result was making the quarter-final stage.
For the record, Selangor were the last Malaysian team to make an impact in the then Asian Club Championship – finishing as runners-up to Hapoel Tel Aviv of Israel in the inaugural tournament in 1967.
Kelantan, who have bagged the Charity Shield and the Super League titles are the frontrunners for the 16-team Malaysia Cup competition, which kicks off on Sept 6. Defending champions Kelantan are drawn in Group C with Johor FC, Felda United and Sarawak.
Coach Datuk M. Karathu will have more bite upfront after Kafa signed up Pahang strikers R. Surendren and Azamuddin Mohd Akil on loan for their Malaysia Cup campaign.
Kelantan are down to play Selangor in a friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium today (10pm) and against Police at the Selayang MC Stadium tomorrow. On Monday, they defeated Kuala Lumpur 5-0 in a friendly.
Tickets for the Selangor-Kelantan friendly match are priced at RM5 while for children below 12 entrance is free. Tickets will be sold from 1pm at the Shah alam Stadium today.
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