Ghani must break from old ways, fix FAM, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: New FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan must establish his own direction and move away from the previous administration as he begins the task of rebuilding the governing body, says sports analyst Sadek Mustafa.
Sports analyst Sadek Mustafa has advised new FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan to break from the past and address the Federation's governance issues. Ghani was elected president after winning a 20-5 contest against Selangor FA deputy president Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar at an extraordinary congress. With 28 months remaining in his term, Sadek urged Ghani to set quarterly goals and rebuild the governing body, emphasizing the need for a different approach after close ties to the previous administration.
The AFC audit, released in June, highlighted challenges in governance, accountability, and institutional management. Sadek also called for Ghani to reconsider policies on naturalised and heritage players and place greater emphasis on developing local talent. Additionally, he stressed the importance of rebuilding FAM's relationship with supporters, the media, and other stakeholders following the abandonment of the national team by fans during the Asean Hyundai Cup.
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