Award nomination keeps Stuart’s motor running in engine room

Key player: Stuart Wilkin has been the Rhinos’ midfield maestro since 2022.

PETALING JAYA: Being nominated for Best Midfielder for the 2024-2025 Malaysia Football Awards is a major motivation for Sabah’s Stuart Wilkin to keep shining in the playmaker’s role.

The 26-year-old national player, who has earned 17 caps with the Harimau Malaya, is thrilled to get the nod alongside Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Arif Aiman Hanapi and Terengganu’s Safawi Rasid.