Kelantan FA
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| Full name | Kelantan Football Association (KAFA) | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Golden Deers The Red Warriors |
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| Founded | 1946 (originally 1889) | ||
| Ground | Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia (Capacity: 25,000) |
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| Chairman |  Tan Sri Annuar Musa |
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| Manager | Azman Ibrahim |
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| Coach |  Bojan Hodak |
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| League | Malaysia Super League | ||
| 2011 | 1st (C) | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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The Kelantan Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Kelantan) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League.
Their home stadium is Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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[edit] History
The team won the Malaysia Cup in 2010, Malaysian League Division II title in 2000, and finished runners-up in the Malaysia Cup in 1955, 1970 and 2009.
During the 2007-08 season, Kelantan FA had their large supporter attendance improved with home stadium, the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium packed during the home games. It also boost a considerably high attendance at away games. The results are seen as Kelantan FA were unbeatable at home during the Premier League Malaysia 2007 season. Kelantan FA only home loss of the season was to Super League Malaysia side Terengganu FA during the 2007-08 Malaysia Cup which Kelantan FA lost 0-1.
Kelantan FA has a long-standing rivalry with neighbours Terengganu FA, with whom it regularly contests the East Coast Derby.
[edit] Butler era
Under Peter Butler's helm, Kelantan FA home side went unbeaten in the 2008-09 season until a venue irregularities had a home result lost by default by the Football Association of Malaysia. The game between Kelantan FA and KL PLUS FC was awarded 3-0 to KL PLUS FC as Kelantan FA could not agree on a suitable venue. However the result was then revoked and the game would be replayed at a later date[1]
On April 7, Kelantan FA's goalkeeper, Mohd Halim Napi was suspended for punching and stepping on Negeri Sembilan FA's defender, Aidil Zafuan during Malaysia FA Cup 2009 semi-final first-leg match.[2] As a result of the incident, Kelantan FA have been slapped with a total fine of RM900,000 and the Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, Kelantan has been suspended as a venue for all matches sanctioned by Football Association of Malaysia until the end of the year.[3]
[edit] Malaysia Cup
Kelantan FA much awaited 89-year drought of Malaysia Cup ended in 2010 at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil on 30 October. They come from behind 2-1 win over Negeri Sembilan.[4] Badri Radzi was the hero for the east coast side when he struck the winner in the 65th minute.[5] Kelantan FA's victorious coach B. Satianathan is refusing to commit his future to the newly crowned Malaysia Cup champions as he awaits the result of an appeal against a six-month ban.[6]
[edit] Sponsorship
For season running from 1984 to 2003, Dunhill was club's first shirt sponsor. However, it ended after tobacco sponsorship was banned in Malaysian football.
Malaysia's telco, TM is the new shirt sponsors from season 2004 to 2010.
In 2010 season, the main sponsors are Alhamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian, Air Asia and TM. Their logo is labeled on the club jersey.
The club's kit manufacturer in 2008 was Nike which lasted for a year. In 2009, Sportzone a local manufacturer took charge. Ever since 2010, Umbro is the current manufacturer.
In 2012, the club's kit manufacturer is Umbro and KOOL.The main sponsors are Al-Hamra Group, Yusmira Trading, Sinar Harian, TRW Station, MASTERSKILL College, and Happy Prepaid Company, where the labels will appear on the team jerseys.
[edit] Stadium
Kelantan FA are currently based at Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The capacity of the stadium is 25,000. This has been Kelantan FA's ground since 1957.
[edit] New stadium
The Kelantan FA's new stadium will be under construction soon in Bukit Merbau, Pasir Putih. It has been proposed and agreed by the Kelantan state government.
The capacity of the new stadium will be 65,000 alongside a sports complex and a mosque.
The sports complex will eventually become a sports city where mixed development will take place on the 100hactar land approved by the executive councilors[7]
[edit] Honours
[edit] Domestic
| Title | Winners | Runners-up |
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| Malaysia Cup (1x) | 2010 | 1955, 1970, 2009 |
| Division 1/Premier 1/Super League (1x) | 2011 | 2010 |
| Division 2/Premier 2/Premier League (1x) | 2000 | |
| Malaysian FA Cup | 2009, 2011 | |
| Malaysian Charity Shield (1x) | 2011 | 2012 |
[edit] Asian
- AFC Cup: 1 appearance
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- 2012: TBD
- Unity Cup: 1 appearance
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- 2011: Runner-up
[edit] Current Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- *Registered with President's Cup team
[edit] President's Cup Team
For the president's cup squads, see Kelantan FA President's Cup Team.
[edit] Kelantan President's Cup Team
Player 2012
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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[edit] Coach
- Head Coach : Hashim Mustapha
- Assistan Coach : Nafuzi Zain
- GK Coach : Wan Kamarulzaman Mohamad
[edit] Transfers (In)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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[edit] Transfers (Out)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
[edit] Current coaching staff
| Kelantan FA's Starting 11 in their 4–1–2–1–2 Formation. |
| Position | Name |
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| CEO and Technical and Development Advisor | Bojan Hodak |
| Head Coach | Bojan Hodak |
| Team Manager | Azman Ibrahim |
| Assistant Coach | Zahasmi Ismail |
| Coach | Sideek Shamsudin |
| Reserve team coach | Hashim Mustapha Nafuzi Zain |
| Goalkeeping coach | Ismail Abu Bakar Ismail Chawalit |
| Fitness coach | Rueben Jude Balraj |
| Physiotherapist | Ahmad Faris Musa |
| Kit manager | Harun Ismail |
[edit] Managers
| Year | Manager |
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| 1998-02 | Wan Hashim Wan Daud |
| 2005 | Azman Ibrahim |
| 2006-08 | Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub |
| 2009 |  Peter James Butler |
| 2009–present | Azman Ibrahim |
[edit] Coaches
| Year | Coach |
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| 1988 |  Milan Duricic |
| 1989 |  Majid Ariff |
| 1991 | Milan Duricic |
| 1992 |  Horst Heese |
| 1993 | M. Karathu |
| 1994 |  Milous Kvacek |
| 1996-97 | Kelly Tham |
| 1999 | Mosthakeen Omar |
| 2000 | Abdul Rahim Ahmad |
| 2001-02 | K. Rajagopal |
| 2003-04 | Abdullah Mohamad |
| 2005-06 | Abdul Rahim Ahmad |
| 2007 | Haji Kamaruddin Mohamad |
| 2007 | Anizan Daud |
| 2008 | Norizan Bakar |
| 2008 |  Regis Laguesse |
| 2009 | Peter James Butler |
| 2009–2011 | Bhaskaran Sathianathan |
| 2011 | M. Karathu |
| Dec 2011- March 2012 | Peter James Butler |
| 2012 | Bojan Hodak |
[edit] Current IFFHS ranking
- As of 15 August 2011[8]
| Current Rank | Previous Rank | Country | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 258 |  |
Persipura | 70.0 |
| 317 | 291 |  |
Club Africain | 70.0 |
| 317 | 313 |  |
Racing Santander | 70.0 |
| 317 | 378 | |
Real Zaragoza | 70.0 |
| 317 | 349 |  |
Persepolis FC | 70.0 |
| 317 | 353 |  |
Metalurg Skopje | 70.0 |
| 317 | 331 | |
Kelantan FA | 70.0 |
| 317 | 332 | |
SM Caen | 70.0 |
| 317 | 313 |  |
Al-Ahed | 70.0 |
[edit] Affiliated Clubs
[edit] References
- ^ "Kelantan lose home match by default". The Star (Malaysia). http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/1/8/sports/2968654&sec=sports. Retrieved April 14, 2009.
- ^ "Negri are 'kings' of Kota Baru". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on April 08, 2009. http://web.archive.org/web/20090408195422/http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Sport/2526522/Article/index_html. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
- ^ "Kelantan slapped with huge fine". The Star (Malaysia). http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/10/sports/3671391&sec=sports. Retrieved April 14, 2009.
- ^ "Kelantan create history". New Straits Times. http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/63atmos/Article. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ "Kelantan come from behind to lift maiden Malaysia Cup title". The Star (Malaysia). http://football.thestar.com.my/story.asp?file=/2010/10/31/football_latest/7335636&sec=football_latest. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ "Kelantan revel in lost, coach still mulls future". Yahoo. http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/8237147/kelantan-revel-in-cup-glory-coach-still-mulls-future/. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ "Kelantan to preserve Rafflesia site". Harian Metro (Malaysia). http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/19/nation/8710112&sec=nation. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
- ^ Current Standings – IFFHS.de
[edit] External links
[edit] See also
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