{
  "id": 13049221,
  "title": "TMJ hails Daniesh as JDT's future after stunning ACC cameo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/tmj-hails-daniesh-as-jdts-future-after-stunning-acc-cameo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:41:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1551308/tmj-hails-daniesh-jdts-future-after-stunning-acc-cameo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has praised emerging winger Daniesh Amirruddin as the club's future following the 20-year-old's stellar performance in a 6-0 win over Cambodian champions PKR Svay Rieng in the Asean Club Championship (ACC) on Thursday. Tunku Ismail shared a photo of Daniesh celebrating with Brazilian forward Yago Cesar on his Instagram, captioning it \"FUTURE. 10 minutes, 2 goals.\" Introduced in the 78th minute, Daniesh scored a brace, netting after just his first touch in the 10th minute and completing his hat-trick in the 86th minute. JDT had taken an early lead in the 39th minute through Arif Aiman Hanapi, who converted a counter-attack with a right-footed strike. Guilherme added a second goal in the 51st minute, and Medina scored a header in the 61st minute. Zahedi added a fourth goal in the 68th minute. Following the match, Tunku Ismail shared a video of Daniesh with his children in the home dressing room, exchanging greetings and high-fives as they celebrated the victory. Daniesh's strong performance follows his impressive debut in JDT's 10-0 FA Cup win over UM-Damansara United, where he also scored twice, showcasing his talent and attitude as JDT looks to provide more opportunities for younger players.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has hailed rising winger Daniesh Amirruddin as the club’s “future” after the 20-year-old scored twice in their 6-0 victory over Cambodian champions PKR Svay Rieng in the Asean Club Championship (ACC) on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [
    "JDT owner Tunku Ismail praises Daniesh as future winger.",
    "Daniesh scored 3 goals in ACC match vs PKR Svay Rieng.",
    "Daniesh introduced at 78th minute, scored first touch goal."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tunku Ismail's public endorsement of Daniesh as JDT's future indicates a shift towards giving younger players more opportunities, suggesting a change in the club's approach to talent development and deployment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}