{
  "id": 12327181,
  "title": "Aidil refuses excuses as grueling travel schedule takes toll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/aidil-refuses-excuses-as-grueling-travel-schedule-takes-toll",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:27:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1548976/aidil-refuses-excuses-grueling-travel-schedule-takes-toll"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuching City are set to take on Tampines Rovers in their Asean Club Championship (ACC) debut on Wednesday, amidst a demanding nine-match journey without returning home. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak dismissed travel schedule excuses, acknowledging the toll it has taken on players but emphasizing recent recovery time from an international break. The Cats enter the match at Taha Ariffin Stadium in Petra Jaya as newcomers to Asean level, with Aidil stressing the importance of learning from the challenge ahead. Despite being second in the Super League, second chances in the ACL 2 and FA Cup, Aidil's focus is on an upcoming strong performance against Tampines. He urges fans to provide support during this crucial journey for the club.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Kuching City make their Asean Club Championship (ACC) debut against Tampines Rovers on Wednesday, with coach Aidil Sharin Sahak refusing to let a gruelling nine-match spell away from home become an excuse.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aidil Sharin Sahak dismisses travel schedule excuses.",
    "Cats enter Asean Club Championship as newcomers.",
    "Coach emphasizes recent recovery time for players."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Coach Aidil's stance on travel schedule excuses reflects his focus on adapting to challenges and leveraging recent recovery time to secure a strong performance against Tampines Rovers in their ACC debut.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}