Machan F.C.

Machan
Full nameMachan Football Club
Short nameMFC
Founded5 September 2022 (5 September 2022)
GroundAzman Hashim Stadium
Sarawak State Stadium
Capacity5,000
26,000
OwnerAzizei Fauzi
Head coachManja Man
LeagueMalaysia A1 Semi-Pro League
2024–25Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League, 14th of 15

Machan Football Club, simply known as the Machan F.C., is a Malaysian professional football club based in Sibu, Machan, Kanowit District, Sarawak. It plays in the second-tier Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League. The club's home ground is 5,000 capacity Azman Hashim Stadium, with selected matches being played at the 26,000 capacity Sarawak State Stadium.

History

Founded in 2022, Machan FC debuted in the Malaysian football scene by participating in the third-tier Al-ikhsan Cup in 2023, finishing third and earning promotion to the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League for the 2024–25 season. However, their inaugural season in the A1 league proved challenging, finishing 14th out of 15 clubs. Notably, they suffered a heavy 10–1 defeat to Kuala Lumpur Rovers F.C. on November 17, 2024, marking the highest-scoring match of the season. Despite these setbacks, Machan FC managed to secure victories, including 5–0 over PIB Shah Alam on December 20.[1][2][3]

Players

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  MAS Hafiezulhisyam Roslee
2 DF  MAS Khairul Jemi
3 DF  MAS Azizan Ederis
5 DF  MAS Rahman Ismawi
6 DF  MAS Affyshahrul Affendi
7 FW  MAS Hafiz Abu Bakar
8 MF  MAS Norman Angkun
9 FW  MAS Mohd Adif Salim
10 FW  MAS Shafitri Salim
11 MF  MAS Ashri Chuchu
12 DF  MAS Ramesh Lai
13 DF  MAS Mohd Firdaus Fauzi
15 DF  MAS Azuanie Jasman
16 MF  MAS Ariusdius Jais
17 MF  MAS Mohd Izzuddin Jahidin
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF  MAS Zainuddin Bohri
19 MF  MAS Awang Kamaruddin Awang Bohan (Captain)
20 GK  MAS Khairulanwar Amin
22 GK  MAS Mohd Sakri Masri
23 DF  MAS Adam Fahmi Iskandar
25 MF  MAS Zulikhsan Salleh
26 MF  MAS Mohd Aidil Safee
27 FW  MAS Paul Sambang
28 MF  MAS Mohd Afiq Yunus
29 MF  MAS Azman Chuchu
30 DF  MAS Cassey Lipa

Technical staff

  • Team manager: Azizei Fauzi
  • Assistant manager: Kamis bin Sulong
  • Head coach: Manja Man
  • Assistant coach: Shamsurin Abdul Rahman
  • Assistant coach: Ramos Sari
  • Assistant coach: Ramles Sari
  • Goalkeeping coach: P. Mohana Sundram
  • Goalkeeping coach: Mohamad Firdaus bin Ishak
  • Fitness coach: Endrew Lawadin
  • Doctor: Yau May Yann
  • Physio: Harry Thompson Gansal
  • Media officer: Abang Mohd Hakimie Abang Saifulbakhtiar
  • Kitman: Jamaludin Udin

Season by season record

Season Division Position Malaysia Cup Malaysian FA Cup Malaysian Charity Shield Regional Top scorer (all competitions)
2023 Liga M4 Semi-finalist DNQ DNQ – – Rozaimi Rahman (7)
2024–25 Liga A1 14th DNQ DNQ – – Azafrul Farish Azman (5)
Champions Runners-up Third place Promoted Relegated

Honours

League

  • Sarawak Central Zone DUN League
Winners (1): 2022
Third place (1): 2023

Cups

  • None

References

  1. ^ "Machan FC mohon sertai Liga M3". sarawakcrocs.
  2. ^ "16 pasukan meriahkan MBSB Bank Championship 2024/25". Flash Sukan.
  3. ^ "Machan FC sah beraksi dalam Liga M3 2024". Suara Sarawak.
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