Safiq tells Selangor to stop blaming others after FA Cup exit

Former national captain Safiq Rahim has urged Selangor football club to stop making excuses and take responsibility for their FA Cup semi-final loss against Kuching City. The ex-Selangor and Johor Darul Ta zim player criticized head coach Kim Pan Gon's tactics and performance. In a social media post, Safiq wrote that Pan Gon must reflect on his shortcomings and reassess the team's downfall.

He pointed out that Selangor's defensive play style and questionable tactics could be questioned. Safiq also noted that the own goal that led to the team's defeat was scored by a substitute. He emphasized that blaming match officials, the FA of Malaysia (FAM), and the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for every setback is a recurring issue.

Safiq questioned why Selangor continues to find fault in others each time they fail. He stressed the importance of admitting when the team simply played poorly and accepting reality to fix it. Safiq also raised concerns about the incident involving Kuching City midfielder Nazmi Faiz Mansor, who was involved in a touchline confrontation that resulted in two red cards.