Arif shows he can be JDT’s future captain after passing coach’s test


Fit for new challenges: Arif stepped into the skipper’s role almost seamlessly as he showed composure and maturity in dealing with the demands outside of his repertoire.

PETALING JAYA: Exciting young winger Arif Aiman Hanapi has passed an early leadership test with Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) with flying colours.

The 22-year-old was picked by coach Hector Bidoglio to skipper the Southern Tigers for the first time in their FA Cup semi-final first leg at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar on July 19.

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