Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) captain Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee has expressed his confidence that the squad is fully prepared for their Liga Super 2025/2026 opener against 11-time champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) at the Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri, tomorrow night.

The experienced 31-year-old centre-back revealed that NSFC’s pre-season campaign had been encouraging, with a series of positive results in friendly matches helping to build momentum ahead of the new season.

While mindful that pre-season form is no guarantee of victory, Khuzaimi believes the team’s growing confidence and cohesion can translate into a strong performance against formidable opposition.

“Our preparations have gone very well. Every player has shown tremendous confidence and spirit following an intensive training programme. The team fully understands the tactical approach and match strategies outlined by our head coach, Nidzam Jamil,” Khuzaimi stated.

The Melaka-born defender emphasised that the squad will head to Johor with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, aiming to sustain their intensity and focus throughout the full 90 minutes in search of a positive away result.

However, he acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, with the Southern Tigers having sent a strong message in their commanding 3-0 victory over Selangor FC in the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup last Friday.

“We know JDT are in top form and will be playing in front of their home crowd. It will be a stern test, but we are ready to give our all to match their intensity and compete at the highest level,” he added.

The clash promises to be an early benchmark for NSFC, as they seek to make a statement and begin their Liga Super campaign on a positive note — even against one of the most dominant forces in Malaysian football.

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