Young midfielder Shaqirin, made his season debut in the 3-0 home loss to Johor DT with a cameo appearance replacing Ryan in the closing stages of that match, and followed-up with another late show in the home victory against Melaka Utd last Saturday, this time replacing Declan, Ryan’s twin brother.
The 22 year old was glad that his patience was rewarded by earning the trust of our head coach Bojan to be deployed at the most critical period during those matches, but was equally content that his chances thus far are only arriving by coming off the bench.
Speaking to The Voice of The City Boys, Shaqirin who hails from Terengganu said “I am very happy to be with this team. Maybe my rezeki to be in the first eleven has yet to come. Insha ‘Allah it will one day, I will just have to keep working and grab the chance when it comes”.
The National Under-23 player who was part of Brad Maloney’s squad that had a dismal outing in the Asean Football Federation’s (AFF) Under-23 Championship in Cambodia last February, beamed with pride on his time with the City Boys.
“I’m extremely proud. I get to train with them. I get to play with them. There’s just so much football knowledge I’m absorbing from them. I’m learning every day”.
Shaqirin played an important part in the run to the Malaysia Cup 2021 success, often providing cover for the more senior players and regulars in the team.
On his thoughts for the City Boys’ season so far, Shaqirin espoused good vibes all around with his refreshing outlook.
“I believe we are on the right track after the win against Melaka the other day. The players who were missing through injuries before this are now back with us in training. That is a huge positive for us all”.
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