New: Malaysian Football Mourns 1980s Legend Dzulkifli Ali

Malaysian football is mourning the loss of national legend Dzulkifli Ali, who passed away on August 12, 2026, at age 65 due to health complications. As a prominent figure during the 1980s, an era widely celebrated as the golden age of Malaysian football, Dzulkifli built a lasting legacy at both state and international levels. Operating as a fierce, aggressive right-back and central defender, he was a defensive anchor for Penang and the national Harimau Malaya squad.

Dzulkifli Ali

His illustrious playing career reached its peak in 1984 when he was selected to represent Malaysia in high-profile matches against global football icons George Best and Kevin Keegan. Even after retiring from professional play, he continued to serve the sport as a youth coach for the Anak Harimau Club until a stroke in 2022.

His untimely passing marks a profound loss for the Malaysian football fraternity, which remembers him as a true icon.

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