Zulkifli Hamzah

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hamzah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Zulkifli.

Zulkifli Hamzah (born 17 May 1959 in Kelantan) often called the "Young Boy" by fans is a Malaysia former footballer who played for Terengganu and the Malaysia national team.[1]

Career

A forward, Zulkifli was a squad player for Malaysia national team in the 1980 AFC Asian Cup. He scored two goals in that competition, scoring in drawing 1–1 against South Korea and losing 3–1 against Kuwait in the group stage.[2][3][4]

He also part of the Malaysian team that qualified to the 1980 Olympic games Moscow which Malaysia boycotted.[5] Malaysia won the play-off against South Korea with a 2–1 score in the Merdeka Stadium.[6]

Personal life

Zulkifli is married to Noraini Ismail and they have a son and three daughters.[1]

Honours

Terengganu

• Razak Cup: 1976
• Malaysia Cup runners-up: 1982
• Malaysia Kings Gold Cup: 1987

References

1. "'Young Boy' balas kepercayaan dengan tandukan berbisa". BH. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
2. Asian Cup 1980 (Final Tournament) - Goal Scorers - rsssf.com
3. "Asian Nations Cup 1980 Group Stage Group B South Korea - Malaysia". Playermaker Stats. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
4. "Asian Nations Cup 1980 Group Stage Group B Kuwait - Malaysia". Playermaker Stats. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
5. "Road To Moscow 1980: The True Story Of Malaysia's Football Team That Inspired 'Ola Bola'". Says. 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
6. Football Qualifying Tournament (Moscow, Soviet Union, 1980) - Zone Asia - rsssf.com