Luqman likely to get SEA Games nod

PETALING JAYA: Teenage sensation Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin is keeping his fingers crossed that he will get a spot in the Under-23 team for the Philippines SEA Games.

It is learned that national team winger Safawi Rasid has pulled out of the squad to take a break after a long season.

The 17-year-old earned his call-up after helping Malaysia qualify for the AFC Under-19 Championship earlier this month.“Playing in the SEA Games has always been my dream,” said Luqman yesterday. “I watched the 2017 edition from the stands and made a resolve to try make it into the team this year.“There is no pressure at all for me as I always give my best when I step into the pitch both in training and during matches.

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