05 Jan Coaches seek AFC help in licensing row

THE Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is investigating a complaint by three local coaches who have accused the FA of Malaysia of irregularities in an A Licence coaching course. The three, who are prominent figures in the football fraternity,accused FAM’s coaching department of lack of professionalism in conducting the course. The course saw 10 out of 21 getting through the theory and practical exams. The three were among those who didn’t get through and they are demanding a review of their test papers. “We feel we have been victimized and that the coaching department was not fair in evaluating the results. We have have complained to the AFC and asked for a review,” said one of the coaches who declined to be identified. Under FAM rules, only A Licence holders can coach in the Malaysian Super League and Premier League. Previously, the AFC refused to endorse FAM’s A Licence as it said the syllabus was outdated.