SUBANG: Two Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) players returned to camp on Saturday to bolster the national squad for Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier in Beirut. Forward Syafiq Ahmad and midfielder Nazmi Faiz Mansor were recalled by national coach Tan Cheng Hoe, having earlier been two of 14 JDT players released by him. Forward Syafiq Ahmad (Top) and midfielder Nazmi Faiz Mansor were recalled by national coach Tan Cheng Hoe, having earlier been two of 14 JDT players released by him. A 2-2 draw with Mongolia in a friendly on Thursday led to severe criticism on social media, leading to the exit of the JDT players. Cheng Hoe fielded nine JDT players in the first XI, with Nazmi and Syafiq appearing as substitutes.

Source: New Strait Times March 24, 2018 14:03 UTC