Negeri Sembilan FC have taken an early step in preparing for next season’s Super League campaign by retaining four of their current import players.
The players are Bosnia and Herzegovina forward Jovan Motika, alongside three Japanese players — forward Takumi Sasaki, midfielder Kei Oshiro, and midfielder Yuichi Hirano.
NSFC Chief Executive Officer Faliq Firdaus said all four players recently signed new contracts with the club.
“Four of our import players from this season have agreed to extend their contracts with NSFC, while the rest of the squad will be assessed later.
“As for another import player, Mio Tsuneyasu, his position has yet to be finalised as the Japanese player is believed to be looking for a new challenge,” he said after the sponsorship handover ceremony by local nutrition brand NE-G, which has been announced as the club’s Official Energy Gel Partner.
The ceremony was witnessed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, who is also the Chairman of NSFC; State Secretary Datuk Mohd. Zafir Ibrahim; and NE-G Operations Manager Amir Shah Daud.
Faliq added that NSFC are not rushing into a major squad overhaul as the club aims to build a stronger and more stable team for next season’s Super League challenge.
“We are planning to retain around 70 percent of this season’s squad to carry our challenge into the 2026/2027 league season,” he said.
Meanwhile, through the strategic partnership announced today, Amir Shah said NE-G will provide energy nutrition support to The Jangs’ senior squad.
“This is not merely a conventional sponsorship. It is also a proactive initiative by the club to ensure the players receive optimum energy supply through competitive and innovative energy gel technology,” he said.
For Negeri Sembilan FC, the move signals a clear intention: strengthen the core, maintain continuity, and prepare early for a more competitive campaign ahead.
