Azzuddin get promoted, leave FAM, join AFF

Azzudin Ahmad

SECRETARY General of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad will leave his job at Wisma FAM to take on a new position as Secretary General of the Asian Football Association (AFF) with effect from 1 June.

This has been confirmed itself Azzuddin at a press conference after the presentation of the Malaysia-Palestinian charity match at Hotel Royal Chulan, yesterday.

Obviously, this has been communicated to the FAM president Sultan Ahmad Shah to seek pleasure and basically he supports.

"Yes, I will take on the position if there is nothing to prevent beginning early June," he said.

Asked about the current post he held this point, Azzuddin said the position will be held until the end of May before being replaced by other individuals.

"As I undertake in AFF post later, a post in the FAM should be released to individuals new opportunities to further strengthen the FAM.

"At the moment I do not know who is eligible, but believe those who will take over as I can carry and trust very well," he said.

Azzuddin also hinted that the commitment will be deepening of ties among Asian countries as well as the practice patterns of friendly relations in the sport of football.