FAM presidential election likely a straight fight, says source
KUALA LUMPUR: The contest for the position of FA of Malaysia (FAM) president could become more intriguing when the candidates are announced tomorrow.
The race for the presidency of Malaysia's Football Association (FAM) is shaping up to be a straightforward contest, according to a source. FAM honorary president Tan Sri Hamidin Amin, who was initially considered a frontrunner, may opt out of the election, potentially leaving only two candidates - MFL president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and Selangor Football Association deputy president Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar - to face off.
An additional former FAM official, who was previously reported to be vying for the vice president position, may also withdraw at the last minute, further simplifying the election. The source predicts that only two candidates will be competing for the top FAM post, marking a significant shift in the FAM landscape and potentially paving the way for a new face to assume leadership.
This development comes amid a broader restructuring of the national body, following the mass resignation of the previous executive committee last year. The resignations were prompted by FIFA's suspension of seven players over allegations of using falsified documents, leading to FIFA imposing a fine on FAM. The upcoming election is crucial as it will determine the office bearers to lead FAM for the 2025-2029 term, with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation officials to bolster FAM's systems and governance.
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