Kedah can count on wise Ariff to take over leadership

New role: Ariff Farhan Isa (right) believes it is time for others to step up, including himself.

PETALING JAYA: Wingback Ariff Farhan Isa is ready to take over the leadership in the absence of seniors Baddrol Bakhtiar and Rizal Ghazali for Kedah in the Malaysian League.

Wingback Rizal and midfielder Baddrol were synonymous with the Red Eagles but they shocked many by joining Sabah this season.