Wise call to leave out Arif


Cooly executed: Arif Aiman converting a penalty for Malaysia during their Asian Cup Group E match against South Korea in Doha, Qatar, on Jan 25. — AFP

Under-23 team coach Garrido says young JDT star more suited for senior side

PETALING JAYA: It may not be wise to leave out a player like Arif Aiman Hanapi for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup, especially when the talented Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) winger is still eligible to feature in the competition.

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