{
  "id": 15213472,
  "title": "Azieq powers ALFA Cafe MIBJ D to Northern Zone crown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/azieq-powers-alfa-cafe-mibj-d-to-northern-zone-crown",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/10/1557669/azieq-powers-alfa-cafe-mibj-d-northern-zone-crown"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi Northern Zone title match, ALFA Cafe MIBJ D emerged victorious after a thrilling final against Highlander A at the Arena of Sport on November 14th. Driving the team's success was the exceptional performance of Wan Muhammad Azieq Wan Mohd Zaki, who delivered precise spikes that disrupted Highlander A's defense throughout the match. The final ended with a convincing straight-sets win of 16-14, 15-7, earning ALFA Cafe MIBJ D RM5,000 and the championship trophy.\n\nAzieq's relentless attacks kept Highlander A's defense on its toes, as the team fought hard to overcome a 14-10 deficit in the opening set. Despite Highlander A's efforts to regain momentum with the reintroduction of their second tekong, ALFA Cafe MIBJ D maintained their grip on the contest, clinching the second set 15-7 and securing the title. Highlander A, the runners-up, received RM3,000 for their efforts, while joint third-place finishers SSTMI B and Perak JR each earned RM1,500.\n\nThe league's next stage will see the Central Zone competition on November 15-16, followed by the East Zone on November 20-21 at the Gong Badak Sports Complex in Terengganu. The Grand Final is set to take place on November 28-29 at the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Academy in Kuala Lumpur. ALFA Cafe MIBJ D's individual accolades included Azieq's recognition as the best right apit, and teammate Danish Irfan Beri uldaini being named the best left apit. Highlander A's Ahmad Akmal Arif Ahmad Zamanhuri was awarded the best tekong honor, with all three champions receiving RM500 each.",
  "summary": "SUNGAI PETANI: ALFA Cafe MIBJ D clinched the Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi Northern Zone title after defeating Highlander A in today’s final at the Arena of Sport.",
  "key_points": [
    "ALFA Cafe MIBJ D wins Northern Zone title in straight-sets 16-14, 15-7",
    "Wan Muhammad Azieq Wan Mohd Zaki drives team's success with precise spikes",
    "ALFA Cafe MIBJ D receives RM5,000 for championship victory"
  ],
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  },
  "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."
}