Dr M congratulates Malaysia for first AFF B-19 win
Bernama
New Straits Times15 July 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today congratulated the Malaysian squad for emerging as the champion in the Below 19 (B-19) ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup at Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, Surabaya, Indonesia, last night.
He expressed hope that the national team would further strive to achieve more successes in future. “I congratulate the Harimau Muda team for winning the #AFFU19CHAMPIONSHIP2018 last night. “Intensify efforts for greater success. Malaysia Boleh!” he said in his Twitter posting.
The young national squad, under the coach of Bojan Hodak, brought glory to Malaysia by beating Myanmar 4-3. For the record, Malaysia only managed to emerge as runner-up in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2017. - Bernama
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed hope that the national team would further strive to achieve more successes in future. (Pic from @chedetofficial Twitter)
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed hope that the national team would further strive to achieve more successes in future. (Pic from @chedetofficial Twitter)
