Malaysia coach stays modest as ‘Cheng Hoe-ball’ scores big


National coach Tan Cheng Hoe (right) watching his players during training session yesterday ahead of their AFF Suzuki Cup Final at the MSN Field in Bukit Jalil on December 11,2018. MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: “I’m not that special lah.”

Those were the words of modest Malaysia football coach Tan Cheng Hoe – despite his fast-paced, possession-based attacking game being dubbed “Cheng Hoe-ball” by some fans.

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