Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) Chairman, Dato’ Seri Aminuddin Harun, has urged his players to deliver their best performance when they face Selangor FC (SFC) in the first leg of the FA Cup quarter-final at the Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi, this Saturday.
Aminuddin, who is also the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, expressed confidence that the Hobin Jang Hobin squad will rise to the occasion, urging them to make full use of their home advantage to secure a vital win in front of their passionate supporters.
“I hope the people of Negeri Sembilan will continue to pray for our team’s success in this quarter-final match against Selangor. This is a big challenge for the players, but I want them to stay composed and focus on putting on an admirable performance that can deliver victory,” he said after chairing the weekly Exco meeting at Wisma Negeri today.
The showdown between Negeri Sembilan FC and Selangor FC has already been billed as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the round, following NSFC’s 2-1 league victory over the same opponent at Paroi earlier this season.
Despite recent setbacks — including a 1-2 defeat to Penang FC in the Super League — Aminuddin believes the team under Coach Nidzam Jamil has what it takes to bounce back, especially with the strength of home support and a strong record at Paroi this season.
With over 25,000 fans expected to pack the stands and more than 23,000 tickets already sold out of the total 25,550, excitement continues to build across Negeri Sembilan.
“The ticket response has been beyond expectations — it seems there won’t be enough seats with two days still to go,” Aminuddin said.
“I urge fans to purchase tickets only through official channels and avoid dealing with scalpers who may try to resell tickets at inflated prices.”
As Paroi prepares to turn into a sea of black and yellow, the Jangs are ready to fight for a crucial first-leg advantage, fuelled by their fans’ unwavering passion and the spirit of Tanah Adat.