Pahang enjoying upturn in fortunes after weathering storm

Sheer delight: Pahang’s Nik Muhd Sharif Haseefy Mohd Lazim celebrates after scoring against Kedah at the Darul Makmur Stadium. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The worst seems to be over for Pahang and coach Dollah Salleh can finally afford to smile – thanks to his team’s improving performance in the Super League.The Elephants, bogged down by several issues, restarted the Covid-19 disrupted league on Aug 28 on the wrong foot.

Their Lebanese defender Khalil Khamis was stranded at his home country due to the Covid-19 pandemic, thus weakening the defence.