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Afiq dedicates MVP award to his family and JDT teammates

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) Afiq Fazail admitted he was surprised to win the M-League’s 2025-2026 Most Valuable Player (MVP) award on Wednesday.

Afiq dedicates MVP award to his family and JDT teammates

Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) star player Afiq Fazail won the 2025-2026 M-League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award on Wednesday, expressing his surprise at receiving the recognition. The 32-year-old midfielder, who was also honored as the Best Midfielder, credited his teammates and family for his success. Afiq emphasized that the MVP award was a reward for the collective effort that helped JDT achieve a historic quadruple last season.

He dedicated the accolade to his wife and children, acknowledging their support. Afiq praised former JDT and Malaysia captain Safiq Rahim for his development during their time together, and noted a growing appreciation for the role of defensive midfielders.

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