Aidil takes over the helm from Safiq


New captain Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Razak flanked by Junior Eldstal (left) and Safee Sali during training at Wisma FAM.

PETALING JAYA: Tough-tackling centreback Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Razak will skipper Malaysia’s final Asian Cup qualifier Group D match against Yemen at the Sheikh Tahnoon Stadium in Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates on March 5.

Interim national coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee said the 26-year-old Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) stalwart was picked based on his character and leadership qualities.

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