Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) will make full use of the ongoing Super League break by organizing an International Tier 2 Friendly Match against the Timor Leste national team this Sunday at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi.
The fixture serves as a proactive step by Head Coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil and his backroom staff to maintain the team’s rhythm and competitiveness during the league hiatus.
According to the official statement from Negeri Sembilan Football Club’s Facebook page, the friendly is designed with a clear purpose — to keep the players match-fit and ensure they gain valuable playing minutes.
“The objective is to maintain match fitness and give players game time — not just an experiment,” the admin clarified in response to fan discussions online.
The match also offers an opportunity for the coaching staff to reassess player performances and chemistry before returning to domestic competition later this month.
Across social media, supporters have shown strong approval for the initiative, viewing it as a smart move to keep the team sharp.
Fan Shafiq Ghapar commented, “It’s a good way to build chemistry — practice makes perfect,” while another supporter, Mohd Khaiz, praised the decision, saying that a long break should be filled with matches like this to sustain team momentum and improve any areas that still need fine-tuning.
Overall, fans believe this approach will help The Jangs remain competitive and well-prepared once the Super League resumes on 21 November, following the upcoming FIFA international break.
As a reminder, this weekend will feature the FA Cup semi-finals, involving Sabah FC, Selangor FC, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), and Kuching City FC, before league action returns later in the month.
Currently, Negeri Sembilan FC sit sixth in the Super League standings with 12 points from eight matches, as the team looks to build further momentum heading into the second phase of the season.