Arif amazes again

Solid strike: JDT’s Arif Aiman Hanapi celebrating after scoring a goal against Pathum United in the Group I match. — JDT’s Faceboo

PETALING JAYA: Arif Aiman Hanapi had been dreaming of showcasing his scoring prowess at a higher level and the young Johor Darul Ta’zim winger achieved that goal in style against Pathum United in the AFC Champions League.

Arif, 21, showed why he was named as the Malaysian League’s Most Valuable Player in 2021 and 2022 as he stepped out of the shadows of his star compatriots and struck twice against the Thai club at BG Stadium in an important away match where JDT won 4-2 in Group I.