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Three AMD players selected for trials with Bosnian outfit
PETALING JAYA: Three players from Akademi Mokhtar Dahari (AMD) have been selected for trial sessions with Bosnian Premier League club FK Sarajevo.
This opportunity comes as a result of the National Football Development Programme ( DP) and the National Sports Council's (NSC) ongoing efforts to raise the standards of local footballers to international levels.
The trial, which started on July 5 and will end on July 26, reflects AMD's mission of developing world-class talent through international exposure and partnerships.
Two Under-17 players from AMD, striker Izzuddin Afif Nazaruddin and midfielder Ilhaam Azani Mohd Azamin, have been called up for this trial.
Both players represented Malaysia in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers held in Laos and are currently competing in the President Cup with AMD's Under-17 squad.
Joining them is striker Iman Danish Mohd Shukor from AMD's Under-16 team.
The 16-year-old recently featured in the FIFA Youth Series in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of the national Under-16 squad and is presently active in the Under-18 Youth Cup.
This initiative would not have been possible without the unwavering support of FK Sarajevo owners Ismir Mirvic and Tan Sri Vincent Tan.
Their efforts have provided Malaysian players with a platform to showcase their abilities on the European stage.
'The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have also lent strong backing to the initiative, contributing technical expertise and facilitating international competition exposure, further strengthening the AMD players' readiness for global challenges,' said a statement from the club. 'Through this opportunity with FK Sarajevo, NSC and AMD, we aim to elevate local talent onto the global stage, bringing prestige to Malaysian football and enhancing the overall competitiveness of the national team in future tournaments.'
The selected players now carry not just their dreams but the hopes of a nation eager to see its football stars shine beyond its borders.
