Post-Match Press Conference | Negeri Sembilan FC vs PDRM FC | Liga Super 2025-26 | LS8 | 25 October | STAR Paroi

Negeri Sembilan FC head coach, Nidzam Jamil, expressed his satisfaction after securing an important 2-0 home victory over PDRM FC, describing the result as a vital step towards building consistency and identity at their home ground, Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi.

“From an objective standpoint, we’re very happy with the three points at home. We want to make this stadium a special place for us,” said Nidzam during the post-match press conference. “No matter what happened last week, we were not surprised by tonight’s performance — but there are still small details we need to refine, especially in terms of timing and transitions.”

The head coach praised his players for their strong work rate and commitment, particularly in managing PDRM’s physical approach led by the likes of Dumbia and Israiwah. “PDRM are a good side, very physical and direct. I’m pleased with how our players handled those challenges,” he added.

Nidzam also highlighted An Sang-Su’s improved display after a disappointing performance against Selangor the previous week. “He worked box-to-box, winning both first and second balls — a much better performance overall. We’re happy with the three points, but there’s still a lot of room to improve, especially the finer details if we want to progress further.”

The coach took special note of the team’s first clean sheet of the season, a milestone he believes will boost morale across the squad. “I almost forgot — we’re really happy about the clean sheet. It’s not just about the defenders or Azri (goalkeeper), but the whole team defending together,” he said. “Even Joseph Esso, though he’s a striker, worked hard as a second forward to help the team defensively. His contribution tonight was crucial.”

When asked about injuries, Nidzam provided updates on several key players. “Nsue might need two to three more weeks to recover from a hamstring issue picked up during the international break. Alex should be back in one or two weeks, he felt some discomfort after making a long recovery run. Wai Lin also needs about two more weeks,” he explained.

He admitted that the squad is currently managing between six to seven injuries, but stressed that the coaching team is working to improve training management and recovery routines. “This is my first year, and I take full responsibility to improve how we manage these situations.”

Despite the challenges, Nidzam remains optimistic and confident in his squad’s depth. “We do have players who can step in, but the quality they bring is different. Still, this is the time for others like An, Zahril, and Takumi to step up. We’ve even had to adjust Takumi’s role from an attacking midfielder to a number eight. Managing this tactically isn’t easy — but tonight, Alhamdulillah, it worked.”

The victory over PDRM FC not only marked an important three points for Negeri Sembilan FC but also signaled the team’s growing resilience as they continue their Super League campaign.