Sabah FA Vs QPR

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Skuad bolasepak Queens Park Rangers tiba di Kota Kinabalu jam 1 petang tadi dari London menerusi Hong Kong untuk perlawanan menentang Sabah di stadium Likas pada Selasa 18 Julai ini. Antara pemain yang bakal beraksi di Likas kelak, Park Ji Sung, Fabio yang kedua duanya dibeli dari Man Utd, Robert Green - penjaga gol England yang pernah beraksi di Piala Dunia 2010 dan Andy Johnson dari Fulham... Sabah pula bakal diperkuatkan beberapa pemain jemputan termasuk Robbie Gaspar dan penyerang Indonesia dari Papua New Guinea, Titus Bonai...

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KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia:  Anton Ferdinand declined to comment Saturday on John Terry being cleared of racially abusing him, as the QPR defender arrived in Malaysia with his team-mates for a pre-season tour.

Chelsea captain Terry was found not guilty on Friday at a court in London, in a high-profile trial that overshadowed the English Premier League and the national team for months.

Ferdinand – younger brother of Terry’s former international team-mate Rio Ferdinand – and the Queens Park Rangers squad touched down in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah state, on Borneo island.

A Sabah traditional dancer greets Queens Park Ranger FC players and team officials led by manager Mark Hughes and CEO Philip Beard at the Terminal II Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Saturday. Starpic by NORMIMIE DIUN

Met by a throng of reporters at the airport, Ferdinand said “no comment” when asked about the not-guilty verdict.

QPR chief executive Philip Beard added: “We have nothing to comment on Anton, except that he is part of the squad that is travelling with us. We shall see how things take shape over the next few days.”

Ferdinand’s parents on Friday also declined to comment as they left court.

The trial related to an incident involving Terry and Ferdinand during a Premier League match on October 23 last year. Terry was stripped of the England captaincy in February over the allegations.

As a consequence, Fabio Capello resigned as England manager, just months before England – defender Terry included – competed in the European Championships.

Terry could yet face disciplinary action from England’s Football Association despite being cleared in court. The FA said it would continue its own disciplinary process, which was suspended so as not to prejudice the trial.

QPR, owned by Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes, will play a friendly against a local Sabah squad on Tuesday before heading to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to meet Super League champions Kelantan in a friendly on Friday.

They will then fly to Indonesia and play against local team Persebaya Surabaya on July 23.

Asked about speculation linking the London club to Liverpool’s Craig Bellamy, Beard said: “The manager has already made some signings to beef up the squad and any more signings will be up to the manager, Mark Hughes.” – AFP

My Life My Story: Sabah Hawks Vs Perak FA (Sabah Hawks Lost!!!!)

Tonight Sabah Hawks will meet the mighty Perak FA at Stadium Likas. The Super League match kicked off at 8.15 pm and for the supporter please come early. Thanks to the Sabahan Hawks  supporter whereby it really boost up the morale of the players. Tonight was a big challenge for the Sabah Hawks team whereby, the team really need this three point for better improvement on the league standing. The history record shows that, Sabah Hawks had beaten Perak many time in home games and for tonight match Sabah Hawks should get this three point without any big problem. For the big fan of Sabah Hawks let us come to support our home team. A little advice... make sure you lock your car before entering the stadium. 

Estimated Crowds : 25,000 Die-hard Supporter. 
Latest info: Sabah Hawks Lost to Perak FC ( 1,3) The only goal for Sabah Hawks scored by Zainizam.

Posted By: Harry George 

Sources: Sabah Hawks Fan Club.

Sabah Head Coach Mr Justin Ganai

My Life My Story: Sabah Hawks Vs Negeri Sembilan 12 April 2012

Sabah Hawks next match will be with Negeri Sembilan. Sabah Hawks can beat Negeri Sembilan or not it will depend on the team coach headed by the legendary Sabahan Players during the Hey Days for Sabah FA in the 80s, Mr Justin Ganai. Previous match with Selangor FA, Sabah Hawks manage to grab one point which tie the Red Giant Selangor FA with 1-1 draw. Our supporter who watch the game live give their very best to boost up the moral  for the players but with lack of opportunity and best chances, Sabah Hawks satisfied with the match result. What we need now as the supporter for Sabah Hawks, we need a consistent game. Although Sabah Hawks players, played their very best in every game but with lack of finishing Sabah Hawks fail to gain more important point. As the supporter for Sabah Hawks we want our team to win the next game with Negeri Sembilan.

As I remember, Sabah Hawks or Sabah FA had beat Negeri Sembilan many times. I remember that when Jackrison Kilan play for Negeri Sembilan and during the match between Sabah FA, Sabah FA manage to beat them 4-1. This match happen in 1997 or 1998. Jackrison Kilan was one of the best player who once played with Sabah FA in 1993-1997. During that day, the most popular player for Sabah FA was Matlan Marjan, Scott Ollenransaw, Burhan Ajui, Jelius Ating, Charles Tindi, Henry Anjun and many more. That was the very best glorious day for Sabah FA. We wish to have  a glorious moment like that once more time. All the best for Sabah Hawks. I will wait for three points. 

Written By: Harry George

Picture: Google Image

My Life My Story: Justin Ganai Sabah FA Head Coach

Sabah Hawk Head Coach

Mr Justin Ganai was one of the player who played for Sabah FA in the late 70's with the famous James Wong, Peter Rajah, Hassan Sani and many more. I have known his name in the late 80's from my uncle . My uncle was a collegue to him while Mr Justin work at KOSAN Tuaran. My uncle was also a remarkable football player during that time. Now my uncle, Duani Guduh stayed at Kg Bolong Tuaran. Mr Justin Ganai was one of the best player from Tuaran during that time according to my uncle information. Mr Justin Ganai work at KOSAN Tuaran before joining with Sabah football team. I heard from my other uncle Mr Robert David  Godomon, Mr Justin work again after his contract end with Sabah in early 90's. Not long before that he then become the head coach for Sabah Reserve League  Football team. During his era with Sabah Reserve League many of my hometown friends was being selected as a Reserve League Player such as Henry Simpon, Burhan Ajui, Welfredo Valdez, Vun Keat Ming and Zykiel Leong who then played with the senior player in the Professional Malaysia Football League.

Mr Justin Ganai was originated from Kg Malangan Baru Tuaran. Born 20 January 1956 in Kg Malangan Baru located about 18KM from Tamparuli Town. My friends and I used to call him Coach when ever we met him. That was his nickname. Married with a woman from Papar and also a colleague at KOSAN Tuaran. Have five children, three girls and two boys. Now he live at Kg Kionsom Baru Tamparuli which apprently same place with me. I known all his children especially the one they called "BOY". Now Boy Justin work at Prison Department in Selangor. If there is a wedding ceremony, funeral and festival ocasion, you can see him but in Kg Kionsom Baru area only. He was really famous among the people of Tamparuli, Tuaran and Kiulu and everybody addressing him "The Coach". He got his early education at SK Malangan and secondary education at Tun Fuad Stephan Secondary school at Kiulu Tuaran. For other information about his private life, you need to become his friends first and you will got more information about him. You can add him as your friends and connect through his FB "http://facebook.com/justin.ganai". 

A simple guy and easy to get along was one of his characteristic. Ambitious and really focus in doing any particular jobs. Sometime funny and sometime serious make him a favorite as a "chit-chat" friends during a party or any festival occasion. I have met him many times and he knows my mum and dad very well. His first daughter was also a friend of mine and a best friend of my sister. Really proud to live in the same village with him. A hope from me, I want to see Sabah FA back to it glorious era again. Hopefully Mr Justin Ganai can bring more cups to Sabah FA. All the best to him and wish him good luck for upcoming games with Sabah FA. "Go Sabah Go"

Written By: Harry George

Sources: Mr Robert David Godomon, Mr Duani Guduh and Helmi Justin

Picture: Mr Justin Facebook.

Sabah Hawks Draw with Selangor PKNS (27 jan 2012)

Last night was a frustration match. I been waiting for a goal from Sabah Hawks in the first half but they did not have chance at all. Luckily they scored two goal during the second half of the game. The two goal scored by Sabah Hawks help the team to get one valuable point. The end result was Sabah Hawks draw with Selangor PKNS (2,2). Sabah Hawks goal scored Micheal Baird and OG from PKNS Player while the two goals scored by PKNS was from their Import player from Egypt. The game was more to Sabah Hawks but with lack of luck, the Hawks cannot scored any goal during the first half. I would like to "Thumb Up" for the die hard supporter during the match at PKNS Stadium carrying a banner "Fight Forever Sabah FA". For the Sabah Hawks head coach Mr Justin Ganai... Good Job and hopefully next week Sabah Hawks will win against Kelantan Warrior.

Next week game Sabah Hawks Vs Kelantan Warrior will be held at Stadium Likas (07 Feb 2012). Come and support the team. I wish that Mafry Balang already can play during that match. For Sabahan player .. Relax, Keep On Training and Focus. See you all on my next post.

Posted By: Harry George

Picture By: http://sabahawks.blogspot.com/

Video: Youtube

Sabah Hawks Vs Selangor PKNS 2012

Sabah will take on for Selangor PKNS tonight. This match will be live on 801 Astro Channel at 8.45pm tonight. For the supporter of Sabah Hawks lets us pray for a glorious win tonight. Last week I was at Likas Stadium for a match between Singapore Lions and Sabah Hawks. It was a disappointing game for me and for the 9,999 hardcore supporter for Sabah Hawks. Tonight I want Sabah Hawks to win and off-course Sabah Hawks Fan also want Sabah  FA to win. To get more information about this match, continue reading below article from Sabah Times Newspaper.

KOTA KINABALU: Justin Ganai wants his charges to get the points when they take on Selangor PKNS in a Super League tie at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kelana Jaya tonight.

He said they need to make a quick rebound following their 0-1 defeat to Singapore’s Lions XII in their last home game last week.

“We have to make amends in this game. I think it is going to be a tough game, but it leaves us with no other choice but to try to steal at least a point,” said Justin yesterday.

The Sabah head coach said failing to do the job will put the team under pressure.

He believes that as long as the players put their combined efforts into the game, their chances of getting their desired result will be greater.

“They are a good side. They have been together under Abdul Rahman Ibrahim (former national coach) for almost four years now. They have reinforced their squad with new signings, so we have to give our best in order to get the result,” he added.

Justin also hinted of making a tactical plan as he bids to humble their opponents.

With the absence of Mafry Balang, who was red carded against Singapore, Justin is also likely to make a minor reshuffle to his first team players.

However, Justin was reluctant to reveal what he has under his sleeves, apart from naming his probable first team.

He said he is likely to retain Azizon Abd Kadir as his ball-stopper while Rosdin Wasli is expected to fill in the vacuum left by Mafry with Md Reithudin Ag Emran, Mohd Fariss Azlan Mat Isa and Ronny Harun retained in the first team.

Sumardi Hajalan will also start the game, but is likely to be given a new role.

Radzi Mohd Hussin, who did not feature in the last two games, is also expected to make the first team squad so as Shahrul Azhar Ture and Razlan Oto.

Foreign signings Michael William Baird and Brendan Gan will also make the first team with the likes of Bobby Gonzales, Sabri Sahar, Mohd Safuan Ibrahim, Alto Linus, Mohd Rozaimi Abd Rahman and Syed Adney Syed Hussin starting from the bench.

Meanwhile, team manager AR Hj Shahriman Abdullah also fancies their chances against the club side.

He said he is confident the team can walk away with a positive result despite their home defeat to Singapore last week.

“We are a good team and we play our game very well. We controlled the match against Singapore and we were great against T-Team,” Shahriman said in showing his support to his charges.

“If we can get around the problem of scoring goals, I think we can beat any team and that includes our opponents tomorrow night,” he added.

He said with their confidence undamaged despite the defeat to Lions XII, they will be aiming for the points in a bid to make up for the ones they lost.

“Justin will try to unlock the combination so we can have a scoring partnership up front that would hopefully lead us to victory.

Shahriman also reminded his charges to be cautious as this will be an away match and that their opponents can defend their territory quite well, according to previous match records.

“We will play our usual game but we will be cautious as this is an away match. PKNS have a tight defence and we might have to work hard to try and crack them,” he said.

For the record, the match, which is the only Super League tie playing tonight, is likely to be shown live on Astro Channel 801 at 8.45pm.

Sources: Sabah Times

Picture: Sabah Times

Sabah FA, Recent Update

Sabah's loss to the Young Lions in the Super League match last Saturday was a huge disappointment for Justin Ganai and the management team.

Instead of giving a perfect present to their coach on Saturday who turned 56 a day earlier, the team lost 1-0 and the performances by some of the players really let the coach down.

Justin who was shouting out instructions at the top his lungs to the boys throughout the match was lost for words after the match.

Team Manager Hj Shariman Abdullah and his assistant Yahya Kassim were also in sombre mood and had deep discussions among themselves in the changing room.

The majority of the 10,000 strong crowd that flooded the Likas Stadium were also left disappointed by the result.

Nobody would have predicted that the team would lose the match as on paper Sabah had stood a very good chance of defeating the young Republic team who were handicapped by injuries and suspension to a few of their key players.

The home team meanwhile, were in high spirit after an impressive performance against table topping T-Team in their away game played days earlier, while the young Lions struggled to beat a weak Kuala Lumpur team 2-1 at home.

The match started with the visiting team taking the initiative to attack Sabah's half. Without any notable strikers in the team, Sabah were in no danger of conceding a goal until the 20th minute when the Young Lions were given a free kick at the right flank.

The free kick could have been avoided if only captain Reithuddin Emran did not lose his cool and decided to kick Yasir Hanapi while he was on the ground after the ball was already out of play.

The clinically taken header by Hariss Harun from Shahdan Sulaiman's free kick proved to be decisive in the heated match.

Hariss was given a free header in the box that rebounded off Mafry Balang and into the net with Sabah custodian Azizon Abd Kadir stranded on the ground.

The goal woke the Sabah players up and they responded almost immediately with K.Thanaraj's free-kick just whizzing over the crossbar, before Michael Baird 's shot was denied by Isa Halim with a block.

Both teams were soon reduced to ten men after both Mafry and Irwan Shah received red cards for an off the ball incident.

The home team were in total control of the match but they just could not penetrate the well organised Singapore defence.

Even on several occasions when they managed to have a shot at the Lions' goal, in form keeper Izwan Mahbud was there to deny Sabah's hopes of salvaging a point.

As a result of the loss, Sabah collected only four points from four matches played and are now in tenth place in the league with one win, one draw and two losses.

Sabah FA

Football Association of Sabah or Sabah FA is a professional football club representing the State for football tournament in Malaysia. The main stadium used by the football club is Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Sabah is the most successful team in East Malaysia. Sabah FA showing it outstanding performances in the Super League and Malaysia Cup where the neighboring state Sarawak football team, cannot beat Sabah FA record. Some of the Malaysian national players were born from this team like the famous twin strikers  in the 1980s era such as Hassan Sani and James Wong. The current Sabah FA couch, Mr Justin Ganai was one of King James football mate during the Sabah FA hey day..

Sabah is one of the well-known team in Malaysia. Sabah's golden era began in the late 1970s. At this time a number of quality players were born. Players such as Hassan Sani and James Wong is the milestone that helps Sabah became the runner-up league and qualify for the Malaysia Cup semifinals in 1979 and became the most outstanding Sabah player who scored the most  remarkable goals. Other than that, the status of Sabah soaring when the English giants Manchester United travel to Sabah in the 1980s to hold a friendly match. The game saw Manchester United beat 0-2 Sabah. 

When semi-professional league was introduced in early 1989. Sabah was one of the teams that often challenge the elite teams like Selangor in Malaysia soccer arena. Players such as Matlan Marjan where he was the national team leader at the time, help Sabah won their first professional competition the FA Cup in Malaysia in 1995 after beat Pahang 3-1. While the soccer corruption scandal occurred in 1994 and 1995, involving several player from Sabah as the national venomous striker Matlan Marjan included in the scandal, football in Sabah remained on track. Sabah won the FA Cup in 1995 and the Premier League (now the Malaysian Super League) in 1996. Sabah also emerged as the Malaysia Cup runners-up 1996.

In the era of 2000, Sabah's performance began to decline. They ranked just 11 league and was relegate to the Premier League 2. Sabah tried to rise on the season and a successful became league runners-up. Sabah was back again to the main stage Malaysian football, and they managed to achieve third place in the league. Sabah has also appeared as Malaysia 2002 Cup runner-up for the second time. 

The next season, Sabah took fourth place league and they were again disappointed when losing for the third time in the Malaysia Cup final. When the 2004 Malaysian Super League was introduced, the performance of Sabah began to be dropped. Sabah struggle to escape from the removal of the first Premier League season. The next season had to accede when relegate to the Premier League despite venomous striker Julio Rodriguez, who scored 18 goals.

Once relegate to the Premier League, Sabah failed to return to Super League knockout stages despite entering for the Super League. Despite a good start early in the season 2007/08, Sabah ranked only fourth.

The arrival of new coach Gary Phillips began the rise of the performance of the Sabah FA. In the seven months of his service began in December 2009, Sabah ranked second successful Premier League ended six years of waiting while Sabah FA to play again in Super League.

Now 2012, Sabah FA got two import player from Australia and the head coach Mr Justin Ganai promise that Sabah FA at least will win one cup title. Justin Ganai played for Sabah in 1980s era whereby it was Sabah FA golden era. He was born in a small village in the Tuaran district called Malangan which this same village with my father. Now he live at Perumahan Kionsom Baru Tamparuli where I live too. I knew him very well. Many of ex Sabah player were originated from Tamparuli Sabah such as Vun Keat Ming, Zykeial Leong, Burhan Ajui, Welfredo Valdez, Henry Simpon and many more which I don't recall anymore. We are hoping that Sabah FA will be stronger than before and we want to have the glory day again. 

List of Ex Sabah Player (Import)

David Rocastle, Milomir Seslija, Janu Miroslav, Scott Ollenrensaw, Tim Bradbury, Sahpou Lesie, Julio Redriguezs and many more. Good Luck for Sabah FA for Super League 2012.

Extra Info:

PENCAPAIAN

Kejuaraan	Juara	Naib Juara
Piala Malaysia		1996, 2002, 2003
Divisyen 1/Perdana 1/Liga Super	1996
Divisyen 2/Perdana 2/Liga Perdana		2001, 2010
Piala FA Malaysia	1995	1993, 1994, 1998
Piala Sultan Ahmad Shah		1996

REKOD PENCAPAIAN DOMESTIK

Musim	Liga	Posisi	Piala Malaysia	Piala FA
Amatur
1978	-	-	Separuh Akhir[3]	-
1979	Piala Malaysia	2	Separuh Akhir	-
1980	Piala Malaysia	6	-	-
1981	Piala Malaysia	15	-	-
1982	Piala Malaysia	8	Suku Akhir[3]	-
1983	Piala Malaysia	10/16	-	-
1984	Piala Malaysia	5	Suku Akhir	-
1985	Piala Malaysia	16	-	-
1986	Piala Malaysia	Menarik Diri[3]	-	-
1987	Piala Malaysia	10/17	-	-
1988	Piala Malaysia	15/17	-	-
Semi-Pro
1989	Liga Bahagian 2	3/8	-	-
1990	Liga Bahagian 1	8/10	-	Separuh Akhir
1991	Liga Bahagian 1	7/10	-	Pusingan Awal
1992	Liga Bahagian 1	8/10	-	Separuh Akhir
1993	Liga Bahagian 2	3/8	-	Naib Juara
Profesional
1994	Liga Perdana	4/16	Peringkat Kumpulan	Naib Juara
1995	Liga Perdana	5/15	Separuh Akhir	Juara
1996	Liga Perdana	Juara	Naib Juara	Pusingan Ke-2
1997	Liga Perdana	3/15	Peringkat Kumpulan	Pusingan Ke-2
1998	Liga Perdana	5/12	Separuh Akhir	Naib Juara
1999	Perdana 1	4/10	Peringkat Kumpulan	Separuh Akhir
2000	Perdana 1	11/12	Peringkat Kumpulan	Pusingan Awal
2001	Perdana 2	Naib Juara	Peringkat Kumpulan	Separuh Akhir
2002	Perdana 1	3/14	Naib Juara	Suku Akhir
2003	Perdana 1	4/13	Naib Juara	Separuh Akhir
2004	Liga Super	6/8	Separuh Akhir	Suku Akhir
2005	Liga Super	8/8	Peringkat Kumpulan	Suku Akhir
2005/06	Liga Perdana (Kumpulan B)	4/8	Peringkat Kumpulan	Pusingan Awal
2006/07	Liga Perdana	6/11	Separuh Akhir	Suku Akhir
2007/08	Liga Perdana	4/13	Peringkat Kumpulan	Suku Akhir
2009	Liga Perdana	9/13	Peringkat Kumpulan	Pusingan Awal
2010	Liga Perdana	2/12		Pusingan Awal
2011	Liga Super

Sources: Sabah FA and Wikipedia

Written By: Harry George

Picture: Google Image and Sabah FA