Pahang's absence, a big loss, says former football great Zainal


Good times: JDT’s Arif Aiman (left) kicking the ball while Pahang’s Adam Nor Azlin trying block during the Malaysia Cup final match at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang's decision to skip the 2025-2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season is a big loss to Malaysian football, said former Pahang coach Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan.

Zainal, who was also a legend of the Elephants squad, admitted to being affected by the development, as the team not only have a long history in Malaysian football - including winning the Super League, Malaysia Cup and FA Cup - but have also produced many national players.

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