MFL expands Super League squad quota to 38 players to aid clubs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Football League’s (MFL) decision to expand the player registration quota for the 2026-2027 season has been welcomed by several Super League clubs, with the additional local slots expected to provide greater squad depth amid an increasingly demanding calendar.
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has recently approved an expansion of the Super League squad quota for the 2026-2027 season, raising the maximum number of registered players from 33 to 38. This increase of five local player slots per club comes in response to requests from clubs facing demanding fixture lists in continental and regional competitions.
Kuching City CEO Iswandi Ali Hassan welcomed the decision, noting that the additional slots would provide greater squad depth and help manage injuries, particularly as the club does not have a reserve team. However, Negri Sembilan CEO Faliq Firdaus emphasized that the expanded quota should be viewed as an added option for clubs, rather than a mandatory requirement, and stressed that squad building must still be dictated by sporting and financial considerations.
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