14 JDT players released from national team following fans criticism


Malaysia's Ahmad Hazwan Bakri is challenge by Mongolia's Turbat Daginaa during their friendly International 'A' match at National stadium , Bukit Jalil... 22 Mac 2018 M. Azhar Arif/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The national football team have been dealt a massive blow in their preparations for the Asian Cup qualifier match against Lebanon on Tuesday.

Following criticisms by the fans, all the 14 Johor Darul Ta’zim players have been released to be replaced by nine new call-ups.

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