KRW FC open to rebranding only if facing worst-case scenarios

Kelantan Red Warrior FC (KRW FC) is open to rebranding, but only as a last resort. Club president Muhamad Zaki Harun stated that the majority of the management and stakeholders wish to retain the official name and logo.

These elements hold significant nostalgic value for the club, its fans, and supporters of Kelantanese football, representing past successes. "The name and logo are sacred to us, especially the nostalgia of the achievements created behind them. If possible, we want to keep them," Zaki said.

However, the club is prepared for a rebranding if it reaches a critical point, particularly concerning the International Football Federation (FIFA). Zaki indicated that any rebranding process would actively involve fans and supporters in naming the club and creating a new logo through competitions.

"If we have to change the name, what name do we want to use, and what should the logo be like? We will hold a competition and involve fans out there," he explained. He also noted that the KRW FC brand has a presence beyond Malaysia, extending to ASEAN nations like Brunei and Thailand, partly due to the team's strong performance and quality of play under coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim.