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The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT coach Muñoz demands defensive improvement after 5-3 win
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Muñoz stressed the need for defensive improvement despite his side's 5-3 win over Negeri Sembilan FC. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT triumph in a high-scoring Malaysia Super League encounter. Muñoz admitted his team started slowly, allowing early transitions that led to defensive lapses. 'Today we were sleeping a little bit in the first minutes and gave them space to score from transitions,' he said in the post-match press conference. He urged his players to be more consistent and prioritise clean sheets moving forward. 'We need to be more consistent, stronger in both areas, and prioritise clean sheets,' Muñoz added. The Spaniard highlighted the importance of learning from such situations as the league progresses. 'I think we are just now in the first part of the league, so we need to learn about the situations,' he explained. He emphasised the need for adaptability in different match scenarios. 'We need to understand what to do when we play at home, when we play away, what happens in the first minutes, and we need to be aggressive,' Muñoz said. Negeri Sembilan exploited JDT's defensive weaknesses with quick transitions and set-pieces. 'The first goal came from a transition... they have great pace along the flanks,' Muñoz noted. He acknowledged his team's slow reaction in defending subsequent goals. Muñoz also called for better decision-making in attacking phases. 'We need to stay calmer in the final third to make better decisions,' he said. Despite defensive concerns, he praised JDT's attacking output, including 25 shots and two set-piece goals. Jon Irazabal stood out with a brace, while Joao Figueiredo and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi also contributed. Substitute Bergson da Silva secured the win with a late strike in extra time. Muñoz thanked the home fans but noted attendance was affected by weekday scheduling. 'I hope the next game, maybe we will have more people supporting us,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
NSFC Unlikely To Fill Full Import Player Quota
SEREMBAN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) are unlikely to fully utilise the maximum quota of 15 imported players allowed for next season's Super League campaign. NSFC chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, who is also Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, said the list of import players for the Hobin Jang Hobin squad, managed by head coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil, is still being finalised. "We are still discussing the positions of the players to be selected. We simply can't afford to sign all 15 allowed. We will utilise both imported and senior players, but I am confident that the addition of many new players will bring new energy to our younger players.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Nidzam Jamil Appointed New NSFC Head Coach
SEREMBAN, June 13 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) has appointed former Selangor FC coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil as the team's head coach for the 2025/2026 season. NSFC chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the appointment of 45-year-old Mohd Nidzam reflects the club's commitment to strengthening team preparations and setting a new, more progressive and sustainable direction. 'Mohd Nidzam is a highly experienced figure in the Malaysian football scene, both as a former national player and a high-profile coach. bootstrap slideshow 'His expertise in youth development and modern tactical approaches is expected to empower NSFC in facing an increasingly competitive Super League,' he said in a statement today. Aminuddin said NSFC has also signed several key players, including striker Luqman Hakim Shamsudin, goalkeeper Muhd Azri Abd Ghani and defender Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee. 'As part of our long-term strategic plan, NSFC is focusing on developing local talent, especially young Negeri Sembilan players, supported by the coaching staff and senior players to ensure they receive holistic guidance on and off the pitch,' he said. He added that to further strengthen the squad, the club is finalising its list of foreign players, with an announcement expected soon. 'The inclusion of import players will complete the team structure with a balance of international experience, on-field leadership and technical contribution that can elevate the overall standard of play,' he said. -- BERNAMA
