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Wan Kuzain needs to prove his worth

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal is excited to debut for the Malaysian national football team in the AFF Cup 2026.
  • He was previously excluded from the 2019 SEA Games squad due to citizenship documentation issues.
  • Wan Kuzain is one of three overseas-based players called up and is reportedly being eyed by Malaysian club Negeri Sembilan for next season.

Sporting JAX midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal expressed his excitement about potentially donning the Malaysian national team's jersey for the first time. He is among the 26 players selected by interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe for the upcoming AFF Cup 2026, which commences on July 25.

This call-up fulfills a long-held dream for Wan Kuzain, who previously experienced disappointment when he was omitted from the Malaysia U-22 squad for the 2019 SEA Games due to citizenship documentation issues. He joins Richard Chin of Ross County FC and Hadi Fayyadh Abdul Razak of Vencendor Mie United as the three overseas-based players in the current squad.

The Malaysian Tigers are set to face Myanmar in their opening Group B match of the AFF Cup 2026 on July 25. In parallel, speculation is mounting about Wan Kuzain's potential return to Malaysian football, with Negeri Sembilan reportedly interested in signing him for the upcoming Super League season. This speculation is further fueled by a social media post from Negeri Sembilan CEO Faliq Firdaus, who shared a photo with the player.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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