Nazirul wants the left back spot to himself

Nazirul Naim Che Hashim (right) is vying with Zubir Azmi and Fandi Othman for the left back position in the Asian Games football squad. - Filepic

PETALING JAYA: National Under-23 player Nazirul Naim Che Hashim is ready to battle for a starting role in the Incheon Asian Games from Sept 19-Oct 4.

Nazirul who was signed for a short stint by J-League third division side FC Ryukyu in 2013 said that his stint in Japan has added maturity in his game.