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Kinoshi won't reveal much to inquisitive Honda
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan football legend and co-founder of Asia Warriors FC, Keisuke Honda, thought he could get some info from his countryman, Selangor head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi, ahead of tomorrow's match at the MBPJ Stadium.
But Kinoshi remained tight lipped, as Honda jokingly tried to persuade reporters to ask Kinoshi about his plans during a pre-match press conference at the Selangor FC training centre today.
Selangor will use their friendly match against Asia Warriors as part of their preparations for the 2025-2026 M-League.
"I asked Kinoshi to share information, but he didn't want to share, so it means that he is gunning for a win against us.
"It's going to be a challenging game. I'm looking forward to playing against Selangor," said Honda.
Honda said Asia Warriors aim to beat Selangor 1-0, but should the hosts score, they will have to double the score.
"I think it's not easy for us to score two goals against Selangor, but that's our game plan, we don't hide any tactics."
Kinoshi said that his Selangor team have had a good preseason and, without giving too much away about his squad, said that the Red Giants will have another friendly match after playing the Asia Warriors.
Selangor star Faisal Halim, who also joined the pre-match press conference, said: "This is the year I will bounce back and regain my form. This is the time for me to come out with the Faisal Halim (everyone grew to know and love)."
