CRC FC clinch Liga Perdana Tunku title in debut season

KUCHING: CRC FC capped an impressive debut season by winning the 2026 Liga Perdana Tunku title, finishing top of the standings with 35 points.

The team secured the championship ahead of TSI FC, who finished second with 34 points, while ABF FC took third place with 32 points.

CRC FC ended their campaign in style with a convincing 3-0 victory over Borneo T’der in their 14th and final match.

Shahrizal opened the scoring in the third minute before Iqbal doubled the lead in the 17th minute.

Ilman then sealed the victory with a third goal in the 52nd minute, with Ajim providing assists for both Iqbal and Ilman.

The champions received RM5,000 in prize money for their achievement.

CRC FC comprises personnel from the Command Control Reporting Centre 2 (CRC) in Kota Samarahan and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Kuching Air Force Base.

Head coach Shaiful Manshor said he was delighted, proud and grateful that the team had emerged champions, describing the achievement as particularly meaningful given the challenges faced throughout the competition.

He said the title was the result of hard work, teamwork, discipline and sacrifices made by the players and management throughout the season.

“I greatly appreciate the dedication shown by all the players, who never gave up in facing every challenge and consistently gave their best to achieve the team’s goals,” he told Sarawak Tribune when contacted.

Shaiful said the achievement was not only a source of pride for CRC FC but also proof that unity, trust and a strong team spirit could lead to outstanding results.

He hoped the title would serve as motivation for CRC FC to achieve further success in the future.

A total of 26 players and four members of the management team contributed to the team’s championship-winning campaign.