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KEDAH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Kedah FA new crest was launch on January
2014. The new logo once been debated and most
of supporter’s didn’t agreed with it. But after a fur-
ther clarification and discussion, supports tend to
accept its as part of transformation. The crest is
base on Kedah flag that is red and with a mixture
of Kedah traditional color “Green and Yellow”.
Since the introduction of the new crest, the team
moniker now is “Helang Merah” (Red Eagles).

Early day squad with famous”V” shape jersey.
Problems with the new management team also
led to Azraai Khor departure. However, their
local heroes such asBaddrol Bakhtiar, Khyril
Muhymeen and Helmi Eliza Elias who had been
a spine in the recent glory pledged to stay on and
bring the glory days back.

Kedah were relegated to the premier league after
lost 3–2 at the playoff final to Pahang FA in pen-
alty shootout. Marijo Tot was hired replacing Wan
Jamak in attempt to steer The Canaries back into
Super League. The 2013 season also seeing the
return of former Kedah FA talisman, Nelson Sam LANG MUDA (Young Eagles) is a development
Martin.
project supervised by Kedah Football Association.
In 2014 Kedah FA signed Billy Mehmet and this It is a Under 19 team which compete in Kedah
Chief Minister Tournament. They won the tour-
was the most successful season had witnessed nament. Lang Muda won the Chief Minister Cup
for 5 years. Kedah FA reached the Semi Final 2015 after beat PBD Baling on 29 August 2015
of the Malaysia Cup, winning the first leg 3–1, at Darul Aman Stadium. It was their debut year.
but losing the 2nd leg 5–1. Billy Mehmet ended They also beat Naka FC from Thailand during
the season as the team top goal scorer and the friendly match on 2014. Former Kedah player
Malaysia Premier Leagues Top goal scorer in all Rafdi Rashid is Lang Muda coach and En. Mohd
competitions. He was also the 2nd highest goal Noor Amin as Team Manager.
scorer in all competitions at all levels in Malaysian
professional football.

During 2015 everything have gone great for
Kedah FA, they succesfully dominate the Premier
League and finally promoted to Super League
after finish ahead of Penang. Kedah also qualify
to Malaysia Cup Final after seven years drought
but they lost the final to Selangor 2-0.

Amirul (left) and Rafdi (right) with Lang Muda players
during visit to Perth Glory FC.
Under-21 Team which compete in President
Cup are under in charge of Australian Coach Ian
Gillian. FAM Presidents Cup involve two stage
where the first round is a round-robin league
divided with two group. The second round is a
Historic “Double Treble” backbone. home/away knockout style.

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