Negeri Sembilan FC

Negeri Sembilan
Full nameNegeri Sembilan Football Club
Nickname(s)Jang[a]
Hobin Jang Hobin[b]
Rusa (The Deers)
Short nameNSFC
Founded1923 (1923)
(as Negeri Sembilan Football Association)
2020 (2020)
(as Negeri Sembilan Football Club)
GroundTuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium
Capacity45,000
OwnerNegeri Sembilan Football Association
ChairmanDato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun
Head coachNidzam Jamil
LeagueMalaysia Super League
2024–25Malaysia Super League, 12th of 13
Websitewww.nsfc1923.com

Negeri Sembilan Football Club (Malay: Kelab Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan), commonly referred to as Negeri Sembilan or simply NSFC, is a Malaysian professional football club based in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The club competes in the top division of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League.

Founded in 1923 as Negeri Sembilan Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Negeri Sembilan) it has been chaired by Dato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun after replacing Tunku Syed Razman ibni al-Marhum Tunku Syed 'Idrus al-Qadri on 12 June 2025. The club represented the state of Negeri Sembilan, Darul Khusus, Malaysia, and won their first major honour in the 1948 Malaysia Cup.[1]

Since its establishment in 1923, Negeri Sembilan has won several domestic cups, such as the Malaysia Cup in 1948, 2009, and 2011, as well as the FA Cup in 2003 and 2010. In addition, the club won the Malaysian Super League in 2005–06 and managed to qualify for the AFC Cup, a continental-level competition, in 2004 and 2007. The club also gave rise to many Malaysian football stars who brought success to both club and country, such as Kwan Soon Teck, Mok Wai Hong, B. Rajinikandh, N. Thanabalan, B. Sathianathan, Ching Hong Aik, Shukor Adan, Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Aidil Zafuan, Zaquan Adha, Farizal Marlias, S. Kunanlan, Shahurain Abu Samah, Syihan Hazmi and many more.[2] Head coach, K. Devan became the pinnacle of the club guiding Negeri Sembilan to win the 2005–06 Malaysia Super League, 2003 Malaysia FA Cup and also the 2021 Malaysia Premier League.

The club has won 1 Malaysia Super League title, 2 Malaysia Premier League titles, 3 Malaysia Cup, 2 Malaysia FA Cup and 1 Malaysia Charity Shield.

History

Early era

The club was established in 1923, according to an interview with Austin Senevirathe.[3] He stated that the Malaya Cup match between Negeri Sembilan and Singapore took place in that particular year.[3][4] In 1948, they won the first HMS Malaya Cup,[5] led by Kwan Soon Teck.[6]

Isa Samad era (1982–2004)

In 1982, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama Mohd Isa bin Dato' Haji Abdul Samad was appointed president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) as well as the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan. 1991 was the year of the revival of the Negeri Sembilan team. That was also the last year before the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium. On 18 August 1991, the team met Sarawak in the final match of the Division 2 League. Negeri Sembilan, who was in first place at the time, only needed a draw while Sarawak needed a win to get the top spot. The match went to Negeri Sembilan favour with a result of 2–2. Among the star players were the Bozik Brothers (Miroslav and Robert), and Marian Vazquez. Local players included Richard Scully, Mansor Sulaiman, and Nazari Hussein.[7][8] In the 1996 season, Negeri Sembilan became one of the contenders for the title. The team starring two import players from Argentina, Gus Cerro and Jose Iriarte, and locals Othman Katmon, Faizal Zainal, Khairil Zainal, Rosli Omar, B. Rajinikandh, A. Ganeson, V. Arumugham, Idris Kadir, Azmi Mohamed, and Ching Hong Aik, surprised many despite not winning eventually.[9]

On 31 May 2003, Negeri Sembilan met Perlis in the FA Cup final. Played at Perak Stadium, the club was surprised by the opponent's early goal in the 11th minute. The club managed to close the gap in the 56th minute thanks to a goal by Effendi Malek. In the 95th minute, Everson Martinelli scored for the trophy.[10]

Negeri Sembilan made its first appearance in the AFC Cup competition in the 2004 season. The club opened it against Island FC with a 6–0 win on 10 February. However, the club had to settle for being 3rd after losing all the remaining group stage matches, including Geylang United and East Bengal.[11]

Mohamad Hasan era (2004–2018)

In March 2004, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan was appointed as the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). He held the position as the 10th Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan.[12][13]

In the 2005–06 season, the team won the Malaysia Super League. The newly promoted team from the Malaysian Premier League in the 2005 season managed to become the league champion in their first appearance.[14] On 7 November 2009, the team ended their 61-year drought in the Malaysia Cup after posting a convincing 3–1 victory over Kelantan in the final at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil. The team also won all the matches in the Malaysia Cup tournament.[15]

The repeated final happened again on 30 October 2010. However, this time the club lost 1–2 to Kelantan despite having taken an early lead through Shahurain Abu Samah.[16] On April 10, 2010, Negeri Sembilan needed the luck of the penalty shootout to win the FA Cup championship again by beating Kedah 5–4.[17]

In 2011, the club again qualified for the Cup final for the third consecutive time. They won the trophy after defeating Terengganu FA with an epic comeback. The first goal was scored by Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin for Terengganu in the 59th minute. S. Kunanlan equalised the score in the 81st minute before Hairuddin Omar hit the winning goal in the 85th minute.[18][19]

Throughout the years 2003–2011, there was a "golden generation" for Negeri Sembilan, with the emergence of players like Ching Hong Aik,[20] Shukor Adan,[21] Norhafiz Zamani,[22] Khairul Anuar Baharom,[23] Bekamenga Bekamengo,[24] Sani Anuar,[25] Rezal Zambery,[26] Zaquan Adha,[27] Aidil Zafuan,[28] Farizal Marlias,[29] S. Kunanlan,[30] and Shahurain.[31][32] On 6 December 2014, the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association announced that the Negeri Sembilan team would be known as the Negeri Sembilan Matrix from 2015.[33][34]

Razman al-Qadri era (2018–2025)

On September 10, 2018 Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri was elected as the new president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) for the period of 2018–2021.[35] On October 20, 2020, the club officially made its privatisation as Negeri Sembilan Football Club.[36] The club has been registered under a private limited company named Negeri Sembilan Football Club Sdn. Bhd. (Negeri Sembilan Football Club Pvt. Ltd.). The club became a subsidiary of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS).[37][36]

In 2024, Faliq Firdaus was appointed as the new chief executive officer of Negeri Sembilan, becoming the youngest CEO in the Malaysia Super League history.[38][39][40][41]

Aminuddin Harun era (2025–present)

On 12 June 2025, Negeri Sembilan appointed YAB Dato’ Seri Utama Hj Aminuddin bin Harun, the First Minister of Negeri Sembilan, as the club’s new chairman. The announcement was made by YTM Tunku Syed Razman, the Tunku Besar of Tampin and President of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). The appointment reflects a strategic effort to strengthen football governance in the state, with PBNS focusing on grassroots development while Negeri Sembilan operates as a competitive professional entity. Dato’ Seri Aminuddin expressed his commitment to revitalising Negeri Sembilan and uniting the community through football.[42]

Club licensing regulations

Negeri Sembilan FC was granted the National License for the 2025–26 season by the First Instance Body (FIB) of the Malaysian Football League (MFL), as part of the FAM Club Licensing process. The license approval confirms that the club has met the minimum criteria required under the national licensing regulations, including areas such as sporting standards, infrastructure, administrative and personnel qualifications, legal compliance, and financial stability. Possession of the National License permits the club to participate in the 2025–26 Malaysia Super League, the top tier of professional football in Malaysia, as well as all other competitions and cup tournaments organised by the Malaysian Football League.[43]

Players

First-team squad

As of 22 June 2025[44]

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
2 DF  MAS Che Rashid
3 DF  MAS Azrin Afiq
4 DF  MAS Harith Samsuri
5 DF  MAS Annas Rahmat (Vice-captain)
7 MF  JPN Takumi Sasaki
9 MF  BIH Jovan Motika
10 FW  MAS Luqman Hakim
12 MF  MAS Afiq Fitri
13 DF  MAS Zainal Abidin Jamil
14 MF  KOR An Sang-Su
15 DF  MAS Hariz Kamarudin
16 MF  MAS A. Selvan
17 FW  MAS Hakimi Abdullah
18 DF  MAS Khuzaimi Piee
19 FW  MAS N. Javabilaarivin
20 MF  JPN Mio Tsuneyasu (on loan from Gainare Tottori)
21 MF  MAS Haiqal Haqeemi
No. Pos. Nation Player
22 GK  MAS Aqil Razak
23 DF  MAS Izaffiq Ruzi
25 DF  MAS Anwar Ibrahim
26 MF  MAS Amirul Hakimi Rosli
27 FW  MAS Hadin Azman
28 DF  MAS Ariff Ar-Rasyid
30 GK  MAS Azri Ghani
33 MF  MAS Zaim Iqbal
38 MF  MAS Noor Adha
39 DF  MAS Noor Aidil
GK  MAS Syahmi Adib Haikal
MF  MAS Zahril Azri
DF  MAS Syed Zaris Irfan
MF  ESP Fabio González
MF  GHA Alex Agyarkwa

Development squads

U-20 squad

Currently plays in the President Cup tournament for 2025–26.

As of 15 May 2025[45]
No Pos Nat Names D.O.B Age
1 GK Muhammad Fareez Safwan Mohamed Nasir 10.03.2006 19
2 DF Muhammad Shahril Haizat Shahrin 10.03.2005 20
3 DF Muhammad Zuryhakim Mohd Zafran 16.10.2005 20
4 DF Muhammad Aiman Shahrin 03.10.2006 19
5 DF Muhamad Adam Baqishah Rohaini 03.05.2006 19
6 DF Muhammad Denish Naufal Yuszailan 06.12.2006 19
7 FW Muhammad Aiman Hazizi Abdullah 07.05.2006 19
8 MF Syed Jaafar Muzakir Syed Muhamad Ali 11.05.2005 20
9 FW Hani Amir Hakimi Abdul Ghani 20.05.2006 19
10 FW Muhammad Muhaimin Nor Azri 07.04.2005 20
11 MF Muhammad Muizzuddin Nor Azri 20.11.2006 19
12 MF Muhammad Asyraaf Anwar Jufrizal 03.08.2007 18
13 DF Ahmad Fahrien Haiqal Kamarulhisham 01.02.2007 18
14 MF Zydani Zidane Nafrizan 24.06.2006 19
17 MF Muhammad Danish Kamarul Azaman 24.02.2006 19
18 MF Muhammad Adam Haris Hamizon 17.09.2005 20
19 MF Ahmad Danish Ahmad Razdi 27.06.2006 19
20 GK Syed Ali Uraidy Syed Hussin 04.01.2007 18
21 MF Aqil Faris Shalahudin 21.05.2007 18
22 GK Muhammad Afiq Hazim Mazizuan 24.01.2007 18
23 DF Muhammad Adib Mohd Azwi 28.03.2007 18
24 DF Muhammad Afif Imran Yusmadi 12.04.2006 19
25 MF Kartikeyan T. M. Valluvan 15.04.2005 20

U-18 squad

Currently plays in the Youth Cup tournament for 2025–26.

As of 15 May 2025[46]
No Pos Nat Names D.O.B Age
26 FW Loga Kanan Ananthan 06.12.2007 18
27 MF Muhammad Azri Hanif Noor 19.11.2007 18
28 DF Aliff Fahmi Efendi 17.12.2007 18
29 DF Aswan Adi 13.12.2007 18
30 DF Muhammad Zakuan Zaidan 04.05.2007 18
31 GK Sanjeevan Harikrishnan 16.06.2007 18
32 DF Muhammad Darwish Iqram Abdul Rahim 10.06.2007 18
33 MF Ahmad Amar Shah Ahmad Zalman 20.04.2007 18
34 DF Fadlan Arman Harith Sazali 20.01.2007 18
35 DF Mohammad Aliff Iskandar Shahrul Azhar 18.01.2007 18
36 DF Muhammad Hazim Mohammad Ajlan 20.07.2007 17
37 FW Muhammad Danish Khalishah Mohd Hisham 21.05.2007 18
38 MF Mohammed Amjad Rasyadi Kamal 06.12.2007 18
39 MF Muhammad Afiq Haiqal Mohd Al Hafiz 25.09.2007 18
40 DF Muhammad Iman Thaqif Mohd Nazri 09.11.2007 18
41 GK Muhammad Zamir Muhamad Zamri 21.06.2007 18
42 GK Muhammad Aiman Hafiz Dinoor Dilienoor 10.01.2007 18
43 FW Muhammad Ammar Haziq Mohd Alif Azilan 27.05.2007 18
44 FW Muhammad Haziq Izani 15.04.2007 18
45 MF Muhammad Iskandar Aznan 18.12.2007 18
46 FW Muhammad Farish Hafiy Muhammad Azli 06.08.2007 18
47 MF Zafri Haiqal Zairin 22.03.2007 18
48 FW Syairil Aswad Saifullizan 28.04.2007 18
49 FW Farish Haiqal Rosman 26.03.2007 18
50 FW Muhammad Danny Muqriz Jummain 22.12.2007 18

Management and coaching staff

NSFC management

As of 12 June 2025
Position Staff
Chairman YAB Dato' Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun
Advisory board YB Dato' Mohd Zafir Ibrahim
YB Dato’ Hj Mohd Khidir Bin Majid
YB Dato' Hj Mustapha Nagoor
YBhg Dato' Masri Haji Razali
Director Abd Razak Mohd Idrus
Chief executive officer Faliq Firdaus
Chief operating officer Firdaus Bhari
Team admin & special project Muhammad Zulkhairi Shamsudin
Finance & HR Rizal Jaafar
Media Ahmad Maaroff Baharuddin

Source:[47]

NSFC coaching staff

As of 10 June 2025
Position Staff
Head coach Nidzam Jamil
Assistant head coach Efendi Abdul Malek
Assistant coach Rajan Koran
Goalkeeper coach Megat Amir Faisal
Fitness coach Norman Baharom
Team analyst Muhammad Aiman Danial Mat Aris
Team doctor Dr. Rozaiman Ebrahim
Physiotherapist Mohamad Syaiful Sabtu
Team coordinator Sharizal Mat Sah
Security officer Affzanisham Mohamad Sham
Masseur Zahari Mazlan
Kitman Muhamad Firdaus Kamaruzli

Source:[48]

NSFC U-20 coaching staff

As of 12 May 2025
Position Staff
Team Manager Kamaruddin Bin Ibrahim
Head coach Norhafiz Zamani Bin Misbah
Assistant head coach Shahurain Abu Samah
Goalkeeper coach Abd Jalil Bin Man
Fitness coach Khairal Afiq Bin Jamal Abd Haziq
Physiotherapist Muhammad Aim Fazli Bin Abdul Rahim
Team admin Muhammad Shazmin Bin Mustapha
Team administrator Mohamad Yusof Bin Amdan
Kitman Muhamad Firdaus Bin Kamaruzli
Muhammad Razzman Bin Ridzuan

Source:[49]

NSFC U-18 coaching staff

As of 15 May 2025
Position Staff
Team manager Kalidasan a/l Sinuam @ Sinniah
Head coach Azmi Bin Mohamed
Assistant head coach Hamdan Bin Mohamad
Assistant coach Noorhisham Bin Kamarudin
Goalkeeper coach Amirhafiz Bin Ahmad Dahalan
Fitness coach Masmal Hadi Bin Shukor
Physiotherapist Muhamad Fariz Bin Rosli
Team admin Che Muhammad Alif Taqiyuddin
Kitman Bakhtiar Affendy Bin Mokhtar

Source:[50]

Coaches list

List of Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) coaches/managers.

Tenure Coach Achievement
1981–1982 Tony Chia
1983–1984 Zainuddin Hussein
1985–1986 Tony Chia[c]
1987 Manilton Santos
Tony Chia[d]
1988–1989 Zainuddin Hussein
1989 M. Kuppan[e]
1990–1991 Ruslan Yaakob Champions of 1991 Liga Semi-Pro 2
1992–1993 Josef Herel
1994–1998 M. Karathu
1999 Irfan Bakti Abu Salim
2000–2002 Mohd Zaki Sheikh Ahmad
2003–2006 K. Devan Champions of 2003 FA Cup
Champions of 2005–06 Super League
2007–2011 Wan Jamak Wan Hassan Champions of 2009 Malaysia Cup
Champions of 2010 FA Cup
2011–2012 Azraai Khor[f] Champions of 2011 Malaysia Cup
Champions of 2012 Charity Shield
2013 Divaldo Alves
Ridzuan Abu Shah[g]
2014 V. Sundramoorthy
2015 K. Devan[h]
2016 Gary Michael Phillips
2017 Asri Ninggal
2018 Jörg Steinebrunner
Azraai Khor[i]
Mário Lemos[j]
2019 Mat Zan Mat Aris
2020 Sazali Saidon
2021–2023 K. Devan [k] Champions of 2021 Premier League
2024 Azzmi Aziz
2024–2025 K. Nanthakumar[l]
2025–present Nidzam Jamil

Sponsors and partners

Sponsors

List of Negeri Sembilan FC sponsors for 2025–26 seasons.

Sponsor Year Reg. Name Fee Deal
Kit sponsor 2025–present Warrix RM1.7 million 2-year deal (2025–2027)
Main sponsor 2012–present Matrix Concept Extended deal (2025–26)
2020–present Negeri Roadstone Extended deal (2025–26)
2024–present MBI Negeri Sembilan Extended deal (2025–26)
Right sleeve sponsor 2024–present Seremban Engineering Berhad Extended deal
Left sleeve sponsor 2021–present Gemencheh Granite Extended deal
Back sponsor 2024–present NSFC Sport Physio Centre Extended deal
2024–present IRC Negeri Sembilan Extended deal (2025–26)

Kit sponsor

Warrix is a Thai sportswear manufacturer founded in 2013. Named after the word “warrior” to evoke strength and resilience, it produces football kits and training gear using advanced fabrics such as Comba+Tech, Comba+Cool, and Comba+Lite. The company has grown rapidly in Southeast Asia, supplying kits to the Thailand national team since 2017 and to clubs including Phnom Penh Crown FC and Tampines Rovers.[56]

On a two-year deal, Warrix became the official technical (kit) sponsor of Negeri Sembilan FC, providing kits for the first team as well as the U‑20, and U‑18 squads during the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons. The partnership, valued at RM 1.7 million, aligns with NSFC's strategy to enhance commercial value and competitiveness in Malaysian football.[57]

Official sponsors & partners information

Years Sponsors/Partners Business types Contributions Contract
2012–present Matrix Concept Holding company Advertising on kit Until May 2026
2019–present Negeri Roadstone Quarry Advertising on kit
Kapten Gym Gym centre Gym facility
2020, 2024–present ATF Sport Taping Sports Provide sports equipment
2021–present Gemencheh Granite Quarry Advertising on kit
2022, 2024–present IRC Negeri Sembilan Sport facility Advertising on kit
2023–present ABSTRAX Clothing Undisclosed
UH Medical Solutions Medical Medical facility
KR Tour & Travel Travel agency Undisclosed
One XOX Telco Advertising
2024–present Cobra Gym Gym centre Gym facility for U-23
Seremban Engineering Berhad Industrial engineering Advertising on kit
MBI Negeri Sembilan State council Advertising on kit
NSFC Sport Physio Centre by PhysioDoc Physio centre Advertising on kit
Tuah Hartamas Development Real estate Undisclosed
Proviton STR Supplement Undisclosed
Total Protection Insurance agency Undisclosed
Klana Resort Seremban Resort Undisclosed
Jantzen Beverage Provide drink
2025–present Oh! Media Media Media partner
2025–present Warrix Sportswear Kit sponsor Until May 2027

Names

Negeri Sembilan has used several names throughout its 100-year history.

Years Duration Name Ref
1921–2005 84 years Negeri Sembilan
2005–2008 3 years Negeri Sembilan Naza
2009–2014 6 years Negeri Sembilan
2015 1 year Negeri Sembilan Matrix [33]
2016–2020 5 years Negeri Sembilan
2020–present Current name Negeri Sembilan F.C. [58]
  • 1923–2005: Negeri Sembilan

In tournaments the Negeri Sembilan Football Association only used Negeri Sembilan or Negri Sembilan as the team name. Negeri Sembilan is the name of one of the states in Malaysia, and the Negeri Sembilan Football Association is the governing body of football, founded to represent the state. The team used it from 1923 through 2004 before it was rebranded in 2005.

  • 2005–2008: Negeri Sembilan Naza

Negeri Sembilan was rebranded in 2005. The team, sponsored by a motor company from Malaysia named Naza, started in 2005. This has caused Negeri Sembilan to be given a new name: Negeri Sembilan Naza, or simply NS Naza, to represent the name of the sponsoring company.

  • 2009–2014: Negeri Sembilan

In 2009, Naza withdrew from sponsoring the Negeri Sembilan football team. The team later cancelled the name Negeri Sembilan Naza and changed it back to Negeri Sembilan for the 2009 league season. They have used it until season 2014.

  • 2015: Negeri Sembilan Matrix

On 6 December 2014 the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) announced the team's new branding by changing it to Negeri Sembilan Matrix, or simply NS Matrix. With a larger amount of sponsorship from Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad and a bigger investment for the team, they had a greater vision and mission to carry out. Unfortunately, on 25 August 2015, NS Matrix was disbanded for not meeting the expectations set by PBNS.[59]

  • 2016–2020: Negeri Sembilan

Due to the disbandment of NS Matrix in the previous year, the team used the Negeri Sembilan name again starting in 2016. The team used it for 5 years until 2020, when they started using the new name because they had registered as a private football club.[60]

  • 2020–present: Negeri Sembilan F.C.

To achieve the targeted standards and the campaign implemented by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Negeri Sembilan team has privatised their team to become a football club. Previously operating as a football association, the team has started a new chapter with the privatisation of their football team.[61]

Crest and colours

Crest

Negeri Sembilan previously used the crest of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). After being privatised in 2020, Negeri Sembilan FC started using the new crest. The competition was won by Azral Ramlay.[62]

Rice Stalks: The main crest displays nine white rice stalks tied with red rope into one in the middle, symbolising the nine states in the old Negeri Sembilan:[63] Jelai, Jelebu, Johol, Kelang (now part of Selangor), Naning (now part of Malacca), Rembau, Segamat-Pasir Besar, Sungei Ujong, and Ulu Pahang. Moreover, it is designed to resemble the crest on the state's coat of arms, which is the Changgai Puteri fronted by a sword and scabbard.

Circle: The basic shape, which is a golden yellow circle in the royal color, symbolises the strong unity between the team, players, supporters, and the people of Negeri Sembilan under the auspices of D.Y.M.M. Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.

Escutcheon: The escutcheon of the arms is depicted as an old French shield outlined in black. The three basic colours of Negeri Sembilan symbolise all the people, players, and supporters coming together to protect their team, along with the lyrics of the Negeri Sembilan song, "Musuhnya Habis Binasa" (English: "His enemies perished").

Colours

Yellow, black and red: Negeri Sembilan uses three colours from the state flag as its official colours. The colours have been used on the crest and team kits since its establishment. Based on the flag, the yellow represents the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the black symbolises the four undangs (traditional chiefs), and the red denotes the citizens of the state. However, in the context of the football, these three colours have their own meaning: yellow represents the team, black symbolises the players, and red denotes the supporters.[64]

Kits: Red as the dominant colour is used for the home kit, while for the away kit the dominant colour is yellow, with the addition of some red and black. As for the third kit, there are several dominant colour variations, such as white, blue, and black.

Supporters

Negeri Sembilan has a big fanbase in every corner of Negeri Sembilan. It is no exception that there are fans from abroad who support and follow the progress of the Negeri Sembilan team. Negeri Sembilan fans have gone through a period of highs and lows with the team when they were often relegated and promoted. The loyalty of the fans was tested when the team was relegated to the 2nd-tier league and had a disappointing season, but that paid off when the team made it to the top flight and managed to win several trophies. In 2011, Negeri Sembilan once set a record for the average number of supporters attending, which was around 20,000 and above, from the start of the Malaysia Cup campaign until the final round against Terengganu. In the semi-final against T-Team, more than 40,000 fans filled the Paroi Stadium.[65]

Chants

Like other teams, Negeri Sembilan has several chants that are chanted by fans. The most popular chant is "Hobin jang hobin" (English:"Strike lad strike"), which is a trademark of Negeri Sembilan. Others include "Ini Paroi jangan main" (English: "This is Paroi don't underestimate"), "Akan berkati sekalian yang setia" (English: "Will bless all the devotees"), "Musuhnya habis binasa," (English:"His enemies perished"), "Buffalo souljah". In addition, there are some mainstream songs that are made by popular Malaysian singers, including "Hobin Jang Hobin and "Lagu Bola.[66]

There is a very popular chant created by the Ultras Nogori. The chant is called "Sehati Sejiwa" and has been used by most ultras in Malaysia until it was brought to the international level to be used by Ultras Malaya. The lyrics of the chant are as follows:

"Kami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwa
Kami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwa
Ne..ge..ri
Ne..ge..ri
Sehati sejiwa
"

Fan clubs

There are several fan clubs that have been established since the early 2000s.[67]

  • Ultras Nogori 9 (UN9)
  • UltraJang
  • Kelab e-Penyokong Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan (N9FUTBOL.COM)
  • [PSNS] Penyokong Setia Negeri Sembilan
  • Soker K-N9
  • State of Nine FC
  • The Jangs
  • Otai N9 Bola Fans
  • Nogori Supporters
  • Negeri Sembilan Selatan
  • PD Pirates
  • Info Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan(Kelab Penyokong)
  • Soghomban Corefront - SCF
  • Seberang Grandstand - atas
  • STATE of NINE - SYS
  • Negeri Nine
  • Naning Media
  • Black Blood Boys
  • Moncheh Black Armour
  • Team N9FC
  • Nismilan - 1923

Rivalry

In the southern part of the country, there is a three-way rivalry between Negeri Sembilan, Melaka (currently Melaka F.C.), and Johor Darul Ta'zim; they fight to be the best club representing the Southern Region of Malaysia.

Naning Derby (Melaka)

The Naning Derby refers to the football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC and Melaka FC, two neighbouring teams from the historical Naning region along the Negeri Sembilan–Melaka border. Named after the former district of Naning, which once had political ties to Negeri Sembilan before becoming part of Malacca, the derby carries a sense of regional pride and local identity. Although not as high-profile as some rivalries, matches between Negeri Sembilan and Melaka are often intense and emotionally charged due to proximity, fan interactions, and state pride.

Meetings between the two clubs—especially when both compete in the same division—often draw strong local interest, with fixtures at STAR and Hang Jebat Stadium attracting passionate home crowds. The Naning Derby is a symbol of southern central rivalry, and despite fluctuations in form and league status over the years, the fixture continues to hold significance among fans of both sides. The rivalry is set to reignite in the 2025–26 Malaysia Super League season, as both teams return to the top flight.[68]

Southern Derby (JDT)

The Southern Derby is a football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC and Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), representing two neighboring southern states of Peninsular Malaysia. Though the rivalry dates back to earlier decades, it gained renewed intensity after JDT's transformation into a football powerhouse in 2013. Negeri Sembilan, known for their proud football tradition, often play the role of spirited challengers in these matchups. Despite JDT’s dominance in recent years, matches between the two sides remain fiercely contested due to geographical proximity, historical encounters, and the pride of representing southern Malaysia.

The derby is known for its passionate fanbases, with stadiums in both Paroi and Iskandar Puteri drawing large crowds whenever the teams meet. Beyond the scorelines, the Southern Derby symbolizes regional identity and football heritage, with fans often engaging in vibrant displays, chants, and social media banter. While JDT have maintained a strong upper hand in recent clashes, Negeri Sembilan’s determination to upset the giants adds drama and unpredictability to this southern rivalry.[69]

Stadium

Negeri Sembilan has used several football fields and stadiums as their home ground.

# Stadium Year
1 Seremban Municipal Council Field (Padang Stesyen) 1940s–1982
2 Kuala Pilah Stadium (interim) 1982
3 Seremban Municipal Council Stadium (Padang Stesyen) 1982–1992
4 Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium 1992–present
  • 1940s–1982: Seremban Municipal Council Field

Around the 1940s, Negeri Sembilan started playing at Seremban Municipal Council Field (Malay: Padang Majlis Perbandaran Seremban) since it was built by the British Resident of Negeri Sembilan, John Vincent Cowgill. Seremban Municipal Council Field, better known as Padang Stesyen (English: Station Field) because it was located next to the Seremban railway station, has a sweet history for Negeri Sembilan since it was the first venue where the HMS Malaya Cup was lifted by the team. In 1960 it was upgraded by building 500 seats. In 1973, Padang Stesyen was upgraded to be used for the Field Hockey World Cup. The seats were increased to 5,000.

  • 1982: Kuala Pilah Stadium

Kuala Pilah Mini Stadium, or Kuala Pilah Stadium, was used as the temporary home ground of Negeri Sembilan in 1982. The stadium located in Kuala Pilah was used because Padang Stesyen was being upgraded at that time.

  • 1982–1992: Seremban Municipal Council Stadium

In 1982, Padang Stesyen was upgraded as Seremban was being granted city status. This caused the name of the field to be changed to Seremban Municipal Council Stadium (Malay: Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Seremban). The Negeri Sembilan team reused this field as their home ground until 1992, when that was the last year the team used the stadium, and it became the starting point for the revival of the Negeri Sembilan team. This iconic stadium was later demolished to make way for the development of Seremban and construction of a shopping centre in 1993.

  • 1992: Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium

The Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium (STAR) (Malay: Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman) is named in honour of Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, the eighth Yamtuan Besar of Seri Menanti, the second Yamtuan Besar of modern-day Negeri Sembilan, and the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. In 2004, the capacity of the stadium had been upgraded to 45,000 for the hosting of the 2004 Sukma Games.

Honours

Negeri Sembilan honours
Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic Malaysia Super League 1 2005–06
Semi-Pro League 2 / Premier League 2 1991, 2021
Malaysia Cup 3 1948, 2009, 2011
Malaysia FA Cup 2 2003, 2010
Malaysia Charity Cup 1 2012

Source:[70]

Records and statistics

Season by season records

  1st or Champions   2nd or Runner-up   3rd place   Promotion   Relegation

Season League Cup Asia Note
Division Pos Charity Malaysia FA Challenge Competition Result
1982 Liga Malaysia [71]
1983 Liga Malaysia 13th [72]
1984 Liga Malaysia 9th [73]
1985 Liga Malaysia 15th [74]
1986 Liga Malaysia 12th [75]
1987 Liga Malaysia 16th [76]
1988 Liga Malaysia 10th [77]
1989 Liga Semi-Pro 2 7th [78]
1990 Liga Semi-Pro 2 3rd 1st round [79]
1991 Liga Semi-Pro 2 1st Group stage 1st round [80]
1992 Liga Semi-Pro 1 3rd Group stage 1st round [81]
1993 Liga Semi-Pro 1 10th Semi-finals [82]
1994 Liga Perdana 12th [83]
1995 Liga Perdana 11th [84]
1996 Liga Perdana 3rd Group stage [85]
1997 Liga Perdana 7th Group stage Quarter-finals [86]
1998 Liga Perdana 1 9th Semi-finals 2nd round [87]
1999 Liga Perdana 1 3rd Semi-finals Semi-final [88]
2000 Liga Perdana 1 6th Runner-up Quarter-finals [89]
2001 Liga Perdana 1 8th 3rd round Quarter-finals [90]
2002 Liga Perdana 1 14th 2nd round [91]
2003 Liga Perdana 2 2nd Group stage Champions [92]
2004 Premier League 4th Runner-up Quarter-finals Quarter-finals AFC Cup Group stage [93]
2005 Premier League 1st Group stage 1st round [94]
2005–06 Super League 1st Runner-up Semi-finals [95]
2006–07 Super League 11th Quarter-finals 2nd round AFC Cup Group stage [96]
2007–08 Super League 2nd Group stage 2nd round [97]
2009 Super League 7th Champions Semi-finals [98]
2010 Super League 6th Runner-up Runner-up Champions [99]
2011 Super League 8th Champions 2nd round [100]
2012 Super League 6th Champions Quarter-finals 1st round [101]
2013 Super League 12th Group stage Quarter-finals [102]
2014 Premier League 6th Play-off 1st round [103]
2015 Premier League 6th Play-off 2nd round [104]
2016 Premier League 4th Quarter-finals 3rd round [105]
2017 Premier League 5th Group stage Semi-finals [106]
2018 Super League 12th 2nd round Group stage [107]
2019 Premier League 6th Group stage 2nd round [108]
2020 Premier League 11th Group stage 2nd round [109]
2021 Premier League 1st Group stage [110]
2022 Super League 4th Quarter-finals 1st round [111]
2023 Super League 9th Round of 16 Quarter-finals [112]
2024–25 Super League 12th Quarter-finals Round of 16 [113]

Coach records

Category Coach Record
Most titles K. Devan 3 titles
Most league wins K. Devan 88 wins
Most league points K. Devan 310 points
Most league matches K. Devan 178 matches
Most league wins in a single season M. Karathu 17 wins (1996)
Most league points in a single season M. Karathu 57 points (1996)
Most loyal K. Devan 8 years of service

Player records

Category Player Record
Most titles Zaquan Adha 5 titles
Idris Abdul Karim
Abdul Halim Zainal
Kaharuddin Rahman
Most appearances Ching Hong Aik 260 appearances[m]
Most goals Zaquan Adha 72 goals
Most loyal Ching Hong Aik 17 years of service

Head-to-head records

As of 9 June 2025

Negeri Sembilan's head-to-head records against other clubs since Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Premier League introduced in 2004.

Negeri Sembilan versus
Clubs Win Draw Loss Ms Win%
Armed Forces 3 2 4 9 33.33%
DPMM 2 0 2 4 50%
Felda United 4 3 8 15 26.67%
Johor Darul Ta'zim 11 6 16 33 33.33%
Kedah DA 10 8 16 34 29.41%
Kelantan 15 7 10 32 46.88%
Kelantan DN 5 1 4 10 50%
KL City 8 10 9 27 29.63%
Kuching City 1 3 3 7 14.29%
Melaka United 10 5 5 20 50%
Sri Pahang 8 7 16 31 25.81%
PDRM 13 6 5 24 54.17
Penang 13 8 11 32 40.63%
Perak 11 6 13 30 36.67%
Perlis 13 4 7 24 54.17%
Sabah 7 7 11 25 28%
Sarawak 15 3 1 19 78.95%
Sarawak United 4 2 1 7 57.14%
Selangor 9 8 20 37 24.32%
Terengganu 17 14 25 56 30.36%

Continental

Continental record

Continental matches

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2004 AFC Cup Group stage (Group E) Island FC 6–0 0–1 3rd out of 4
East Bengal 2–1 2–4
Geylang United 0–1 1–2
2007 AFC Cup Group stage (Group D) Hoa Phat Hanoi 0–0 0–0 2nd out of 4[n]
Victory SC 1–1 2–2
Sun Hei 1–0 0–2
2010 AFC Cup Withdrew[o]

Individual player awards

Leagues Seasons Players Goals
Malaysia Super League 2012 Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona 15
Malaysia Premier League 2005 Francis Doe 17
Awards Seasons Players
Best Goalkeeper Award 2022 Syihan Hazmi
Best Defender Award 2005–06 Khairul Anuar Baharom
2009, 2010 Aidil Zafuan
2011 Norhafiz Zamani Misbah
Best Foreign Player 2005–06 Christian Bekamenga
Best Young Player 2006–07 Zaquan Adha

Club's top goalscorers

Seasons League All competitions
Players Goals Players Goals
2004 Shahrin Abdul Majid 11 Efendi Abdul Malek 12
2005 Christian Bekamenga 16 Christian Bekamenga 21
2005–06 Christian Bekamenga 8 Christian Bekamenga 19
2006–07 Frederico Dos Santos 9 Frederico Dos Santos 13
2007–08 Zaquan Adha 11 Zaquan Adha 14
2009 Zaquan Adha 11 Zaquan Adha 23
2010 Zaquan Adha 8 Zaquan Adha 14
2011 Mohd Firdaus Azizul 7 Hairuddin Omar 11
2012 Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona 15 Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona 23
2013 Shahurain Abu Samah 2 Fábio Leandro Barbosa 6
Rashid Mahmud
Nazrin Nawi
2014 Kim Jin-yong 8 Kim Jin-yong 8
2015 Francis Doe 17 Francis Doe 19
2016 Andrew Nabbout 8 Andrew Nabbout 9
2017 Bruno Suzuki 11 Bruno Suzuki 13
2018 Nicolás Vélez 8 Flávio Júnior 10
Flávio Júnior
2019 José Almir Barros Neto 8 Igor Luiz 12
2020 Igor Luiz 5 Igor Luiz 5
2021 Alain Akono 9 Alain Akono 9
2022 Gustavo 11 Gustavo 11
2023 Shahrel Fikri 6 Shahrel Fikri 7
Casagrande
2024–25 Jacque Faye 5 Selvan Anbualagan 6

Affiliations

The NSFC–UiTM collaboration involves sharing information, expertise, and solution methods in football for the purpose of facilitating work and research processes. This collaboration also emphasises the importance of learning in the field of sports science to improve the quality of training, nutrition, and treatment of Negeri Sembilan players.[116]

  • Kolej Yayasan Negeri Sembilan

Kolej Yayasan Negeri Sembilan (KYNS) and Negeri Sembilan Football Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to promote the development of local talent, in addition to providing training and education programmes to players.[117]

  • Suparimau League

NSFC collaborated with Maxim Events to organise a grassroots football tournament, the Suparimau League, for the under-8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 age groups. It is run by Maxim Events, which is recognized by FAM as the official grassroots development league.[118]

Notable players

Years Players Achievement Seasons
1940s Kwan Soon Teck HMS Malaya Cup 1948
1950s Mok Wai Hong
1970s Burhanuddin Joned
1978–1986, 1988–1989 B. Sathianathan
1991–1993 Miroslav Bozik Liga Semi-Pro 2 1991
Kings Gold Cup 1992
1991–1994 Robert Bozik Liga Semi-Pro 2 1991
Kings Gold Cup 1992
1991, 1994 Marian Valach Liga Semi-Pro 2 1991
1992 Lim Teong Kim Kings Gold Cup 1992
1992–1999 Faizal Zainal Kings Gold Cup 1992
1992–1999, 2002 Khairil Zainal Kings Gold Cup 1992
1990s Yeo Swee Hock Kings Gold Cup 1992
1993–2001, 2003–2010 Ching Hong Aik Malaysia Cup 2009
Super League 2005–06
FA Cup 2003, 2010
1994–1999, 2003–2006 B. Rajinikandh[119][120][121] FA Cup 2003
Super League 2005–06
1994, 1998–2001, 2012–2013 Mohd Hamsani Ahmad Charity Cup 2012
1995–1997 Azmi Mohamed
1996 Jose Iriarte
1996–1998 Othman Katmon
1996–1998 Gus Cerro
1996–2002 Zami Mohd Noor
1996–2001, 2007–2008 Yazid Yassin
1990s Rosli Omar
1998 Scott Ollerenshaw
1998–1999 Ahmad Shahrul Azhar
1998–2004, 2007–2009 Efendi Abdul Malek Malaysia Cup 2009
FA Cup 2003
1999–2006 Khairul Anuar Baharom Super League 2005–06
FA Cup 2003
Best defender 2005–06
2000–2001, 2003 Azman Adnan FA Cup 2003
2000–2004, 2011–2014, 2019–2020 Norhafiz Zamani Misbah Malaysia Cup 2011
Charity Cup 2012
FA Cup 2003
Best defender 2011
2000–2001, 2009–2012 Shukor Adan Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
2001–2004 K. Rajan FA Cup 2003
2002–2010 Mohd Rahman Zabul Malaysia Cup 2009
FA Cup 2003, 2010
Super League 2005–06
2003 Everson Martinelli FA Cup 2003
2003–2007 Anuar Jusoh Super League 2005–06
FA Cup 2003
2004–2006 Christian Bekamenga Super League 2005–06
Best foreign player 2005–06
2004–2007 Azizon Abdul Kadir Super League 2005–06
2005–2010 K. Thanaraj Malaysia Cup 2009
FA Cup 2010
Super League 2005–06
2005–2011 Aidil Zafuan Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Super League 2005–06
Best defender 2009, 2010
2005–2013 Idris Abdul Karim Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Super League 2005–06
Charity Cup 2012
2005–2010, 2015 Rezal Zambery Yahya Malaysia Cup 2009
FA Cup 2010
Super League 2005–06
2005–2011, 2021–2023 Zaquan Adha Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Super League 2005–06
Premier League 2021
Territory Minister Cup 2022
Best young player 2006–07
2006–2007 Liew Kit Kong
2007–2012 S. Kunanlan Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
2007–2013, 2020 Shahurain Abu Samah Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
2007–2011 Farizal Harun Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
2007–2014 Tengku Qayyum Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
2008–2014, 2019–2021 Abdul Halim Zainal Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
Premier League 2021
2009, 2011 Hairuddin Omar Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
2009–2014 Alif Samsudin Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
2009–2023 Kaharuddin Rahman Malaysia Cup 2009, 2011
FA Cup 2010
Charity Cup 2012
Premier League 2021
Territory Minister Cup 2022
Kings Gold Cup 2015
2011–2012 Farizal Marlias Malaysia Cup 2011
Charity Cup 2012
2012, 2014 Jean-Emmanuel Effa Owona Charity Cup 2012
MSL golden boot 2012
2015 Francis Doe Kings Gold Cup 2015
MPL golden boot 2015
2018–2019, 2022 Syihan Hazmi Best goalkeeper 2022

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Short for Ujang, a second-person pronoun for males in Negeri Sembilan Malay.
  2. ^ Hobin (alternatively hoben) in Negeri Sembilan Malay means "to strike".
  3. ^ Second time being appointed as head coach, having last served from 1981 to 1982.
  4. ^ Appointed as the head coach on July 1987, during the ongoing season. Also, third time being appointed as head coach, having last served from 1985 to 1986.
  5. ^ Appointed as the head coach on September 1989, during the ongoing season.
  6. ^ Appointed as the head coach on 21 March 2011, during the ongoing season.[51]
  7. ^ Appointed as the caretaker on 14 May 2013, during the ongoing season.[52]
  8. ^ Second time being appointed as head coach, having last served from 2003 to 2006.
  9. ^ Appointed as the head coach on 28 February 2018, during the ongoing season. Also, second time being appointed as head coach, having last served from 2011 to 2012.[53]
  10. ^ Appointed as the head coach on 11 May 2018, during the ongoing season.[54]
  11. ^ Third time being appointed as head coach, having last served in 2015
  12. ^ Appointed as the head coach on 15 August 2024, during the ongoing season.[55]
  13. ^ Not official, probably he has more appearances.
  14. ^ Two best runners-up, one from groups A, B and C and one from groups D, E and F, qualify for the quarter-finals. The club only got 7 points and didn't qualified for the next round.
  15. ^ Qualified for the AFC Cup after winning the 2009 Malaysia Cup, but withdrew due to internal reasons.

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