Team to Suzuki Cup were poorly prepared and had cliques, says Dell


Listen up: Datuk Dell Akbar Khan speaking to reporters after the meeting. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Absent core players, a team torn apart by cliques, a poor one-day preparation, bad planning and a lack of supporting staff – these were among the reasons why the national football team fared dismally in the AFF Suzuki Cup.

These were the among the 10 findings and 10 recommendations given by the Independent Committee to investigate Malaysia’s poor performance in the tournament.

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