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2 days ago
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Sabah out to reclaim title
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Win and An. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah women's football team is hoping to reclaim the National Women's League title this season. They failed to defend their title last season after collecting only 31 points from 10 wins, one draw and three losses to finish seven points behind overall champions Kelana United, who managed 12 wins, one draw and one loss. Team manager Muhd Arziz Afizy Rumsani said the team is ready and they have also recruited two foreign import players for the challenge. 'We have made thorough preparation ahead of the new season including adding two quality foreign players in Win Theingi Tun from Myanmar and Sebin An from South Korea. 'We believe their presence will not only strengthen the team, but also give local players an opportunity to learn from them,' he said. Meanwhile, Sabah Football Association (Safa) president Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya hoped the two players with their vast international experience will help to raise the team and make them even stronger this season to challenge for the title. Sabah women are to play Kelana United on July 19 in the season opener at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium. Meanwhile, Sabah FC's Asean Charity Shield match against Thailand top club Buriram United at the Rainbow Stadium in Pattani on Sunday evening plays an important role in their preparation for the new Super League season. Coach Alto Linus said the match will help the players to build on their chemistry and tactical aspect of the team. 'This invitation to play against one of the most successful teams in Southeast Asia serves as an important platform in our efforts to build compatibility and strengthen the players' tactical understanding ahead of the upcoming Malaysia League season,' he said earlier on Sunday. It is Sabah FC's second friendly after the 4-0 victory over Kasuka FC from Brunei held a week earlier and Alto said there may be more matches for the players before the start of the season. 'Our main focus right now is to improve the physical fitness level of the players. We will need three or four more matches in order for us to evaluate the performance of each player before a decision is made on the starting lineup for the 2025/26 season,' he added. He is also optimistic that the team will do well in the new season. 'Sabah FC finished strongly last season to finish in third place. It is certainly a big challenge for the team again and it won't be an easy task to maintain the position. 'However, we remain positive and confident in the planning and commitment shown by the coaching team and the players,' he said. Sabah FC's opening match in the new season is against Melaka FC at Likas Stadium on August 10 before the away tie against Kuala Lumpur City FC at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on August 13. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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3 days ago
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‘Wear it with pride, courage, unity'
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 Text Size: Sabah FA women players proudly wear their new jerseys…with team officials after the launch on Friday. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah FA women's football team's new jersey for the 2025 National Women's League competition in the new season was unveiled at the Fut8 Padang Kontena, here on Friday. The attires are named 'MyHome' and 'MyTeam'. The launching was officiated by Sabah Football Association (Safa) President Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the deputy Chief Minister. He believed the jersey carries a big message to all Sabahans as each colour, stripe and pattern symbolise the identity, courage and unity of football fans in Sabah. 'This jersey is not just clothing on the pitch, but a symbol of our determination, fighting spirit and togetherness in lifting Sabah women's football to the pinnacle of success,' he said. He also hoped the team, who finished runners-up last season after winning the title a year earlier, will make a stronger impact this season. Meanwhile, team manager Muhd Arziz Afizy Rumsani said the launch of the jersey symbolises a fresh start and renewed enthusiasm for the team ahead of the opening match against Kelana United away on July 19. 'The launch of the jersey today is an important step to boost the team's morale. This new jersey not only provides comfort to the players, but also serves as an identity and pride to bring the name of Sabah on the national stage. 'Hopefully, the players would appear more confident, prepared and disciplined in their mission to win the championship this season,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
