Sophian leads LAFA
LABUAN: Former reserve league and FAM league cup footballer, Sophian Said was unanimously elected as Labuan Football Association (LAFA) president for the 2019-2021 term in the annual general meeting on April 25.
Labuan-born Sophian, who also played in the Razak Cup representing the Sabah team in 1992-1993, took over the helm from S.K Tan who stepped down.
Christopher Darison was elected deputy president and Jukri Julah, Erma Sazali Md Jahari, Zamri Mohammad Tuah as vicepresidents respectively.
Roziman Sabtu was appointed as secretary and Mohd Usul Basuinee as treasurer.
Labuan MP Datuk Rozman Isli was appointed as the association's patron, while national football legend Datuk Hassan Sani was appointed as advisor and assisted by S.K Tan (advisor 2).
Seven committee members are Ramli Rashid, Azmi Omar, Jamudin Jikri, Roslizan Yahya, Ramlan Silamat, Jetan Gunak and Mohamad Nazri Saptu.
Two internal auditors are Helmi Bali and Raymond Murus.
Sophian, in his inaugural address extended his appreciation to LAFA members who have given their trust to him to lead LAFA and pledged to bring the association to greater heights.
He said the new committee would continue to work with government departments and agencies including the private sector and corporate members in producing more capable young players.
“The new LAFA will develop and focus on the development of football by establishing a team of under 12, under 15 and under 18 to represent Labuan in any championship organised at the state or national levels,” he said.
He said LAFA would also organise football competitions to attract locals particularly the youth and promot it as the number one sport on the island. - Bernama