Ismail Zakaria

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Coach Ismail Zakaria dies (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Well-known local football coach Ismail Zakaria died of a heart attack at a private hospital in Cheras today. He was 60.

"He always advised players and took care of our welfare. He was a kind coach who believed in young players. He was very involved in my career, signing me for KL in 2016.

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Ismail Zakaria's death a loss to Malaysian football (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian footballing fraternity has suffered another loss with the death of Ismail Zakaria, an experienced football coach who not o...

So he not only had the qualifications, but knew the ins and outs of football culture. “I’m saddened because he has been taking care of his ill wife but he ended up going first. Sabah FC head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee said Ismail was a coach known for his high expertise in technical aspects and his qualifications not only led to the organising of many B and C coaching license courses in the country, but also at junior level championships.

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