PETALING JAYA: The Perak Football Association (PAFA) are ready to help young Perak players following the club’s decision to pull out of next year’s Super League.
PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin said the association respected owners XOX’s decision to withdraw from the league due to financial constraints faced by the company.
“The association take note of XOX’s decision to dissolve the team and withdraw from the Super League,” he said.
“PAFA deeply appreciates and extends its sincere gratitude to XOX for their contribution to the team.
“We also sympathise with the issues faced by Perak players, especially the young players. PAFA will assist within their capabilities, especially in football development and the careers of young Perak players.’’
Despite the team being dissolved, Azhar said football will continue to grow in the state through grassroots development efforts carried out by the association.
“Currently, PAFA are forming the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) team while also providing experience to the team by allowing them to compete in the A1 orA2 league.
“We will also seek advice from the state government, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Malaysian Football League (MFL), and Amateur Football League (AFL) on the next steps to be taken,” he said.
On Saturday, Perak chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi said the owners XOX had officially withdrawn from next season’s Super League, ending the team’s journey.
