First Interview With Head Coach Nidzam Jamil by NegeriFM

Interview

Negeri Sembilan FC Ready for 2025–2026 Super League: Focus on Young Talent and a Bright Future

Sungai Gadut, Negeri Sembilan – Negeri FM’s sports program recently hosted an exclusive interview with Nidzam Jamil, the newly appointed head coach of Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC). During this session, Coach Nidzam shared his vision, strategies, and hopes for the upcoming 2025–2026 Malaysian Super League season.

From Player to Experienced Coach

Nidzam Jamil is a familiar name in Malaysian football. He began his professional career at just 18 years old with Selangor (1999–2004) before playing for PKNS, Negeri Sembilan, and Proton. At 30, he transitioned into coaching, accumulating 15 years of experience with various clubs. Now, he returns to Negeri Sembilan, this time as head coach.

Why Choose Negeri Sembilan?

When asked why he chose NSFC, Coach Nidzam highlighted the club’s commitment to developing young players:

“They didn’t just talk about the first team – they talked about their academy, their second and third teams. That aligns with my passion for grassroots development,” he explained.

New Season Strategy: Building Around Youth

1. Young Players as the Core

This season, NSFC has recruited a number of players under 23. For Coach Nidzam, this is a long-term investment:

“We want to build for the future. The challenge is giving them opportunities and the confidence to shine.”

2. Balanced Squad

In addition to young talent, the club has signed experienced players such as:

  • Jimmy Khuzaimi (Selangor)
  • Hakimi Abdullah (Terengganu)
  • Luqman Hakim, who has valuable overseas experience
  • Azri Ghani, an experienced goalkeeper

Luqman Hakim, in particular, has been praised for his professionalism and his ability to serve as a role model for the younger players.

3. Personality and Discipline

Recruitment is not just about skills – attitude, character, and professionalism on and off the field are equally important.

Pre-Season Preparations

NSFC’s pre-season training is already underway:

  • Friendly matches scheduled with both local and international teams.
  • Potential overseas training camp to build team chemistry.
  • Full squad, including foreign signings, is expected to assemble by July 2025.

International Partnerships

NSFC has established a partnership with BG Pathum United of Thailand to exchange knowledge in areas such as:

  • Player development
  • Coaching methods
  • Club management and marketing

This collaboration could eventually lead to player exchanges or other forms of joint initiatives.

Message to the Fans

In his closing remarks, Coach Nidzam expressed his gratitude and set a clear tone for the season ahead:

“We don’t promise the moon and stars, but we promise that our players will give 100% effort to bring Negeri Sembilan to where it belongs.”

Conclusion

With a clear vision, a mix of young talent and experienced players, Negeri Sembilan FC is poised to step into the new season with renewed determination. For NSFC, the 2025–2026 season isn’t just about winning matches – it’s about building the future of football in Negeri Sembilan from the ground up.

You can watch the interview here: