IPOH, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Former national striker Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli who was part of the Kelantan team that lifted the Malaysia Cup recently, has joined Perak to resume his association with his former coach and mentor, Norizan Bakar.
"I was under his tutelage (Norizan) since I was 14 and it was he who had helped me to be where and who I am today," he said here Monday during the Perak team's launch of their new attire for next season.
Akmal Rizal who calls Norizan, Cikgu Jan, said the presence of many young players in the Perak squad would also benefit under Norizan's guidance and that it was also a factor for his decision to join Perak.
"I was under his tutelage (Norizan) since I was 14 and it was he who had helped me to be where and who I am today," he said here Monday during the Perak team's launch of their new attire for next season.
Akmal Rizal who calls Norizan, Cikgu Jan, said the presence of many young players in the Perak squad would also benefit under Norizan's guidance and that it was also a factor for his decision to join Perak.
Meanwhile, Perak FA president Datuk Zainol Padzi Paharuddin said the Perak squad would be wearing the Specs brand attire for next season.
Zainol Padzi added that the Perak FA had also launched two season passes valued at RM150 and RM100.
The season pass holders can watch Perak's 25 Super League, FA Cup and Malaysia Cup matches next season at the Perak Stadium.
Meanwhile, Terengganu also lost Zairo Anuar Zalani when he decided to join T'Team for next season.
Terengganu FA president Datuk Che Mat Jusoh said Zairo had requested for a release although his contract expires next year.
"We were made to understand that he has received a better offer," he said.
-- BERNAMA
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