Tue Jul 08, 2025 12:11 pm
CCFC Opposition:
Johor Darul Ta'zim, known as the Southern Tigers, are owned by Tunku Ismail Idris, the Crown Prince of Johor.
They play in the Malaysian Super League and have been crowned champions for seven consecutive seasons, along with completing the treble by winning the Malaysia Cup and the Malaysian FA Cup for the past three seasons.
As champions, the Malaysian outfit qualified for the AFC Champions League Elite, where they advanced to the round of 16 but were defeated by Buriram United 1-0 over two legs.
In the 2024/25 season, the side went unbeaten with a remarkable record of 23 wins and one draw.
The quality of the Malaysian football league, also known as the M-League, is facing significant challenges and is generally considered to be on the decline. Factors contributing to this include a lack of competitive parity, declining fan interest, and financial instability. The standard is very poor and fans are turning away from it.