The fifth match of the 2024/25 ACLTwo competition for the Selangor FC squad will take place at the MBPJ Stadium, Kelana Jaya against Muangthong United FC today at 8pm (Malaysia time).

Selangor FC has been drawn in Group H with three clubs from three different countries, Muangthong United F.C. (Thailand), Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (Republic of Korea) and Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (Philippines) to face Group H of the ACLTwo.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors once again topped the Group H chart with nine points, followed by Selangor FC in second place with seven points, then Muangthong United F.C. with five points and Cebu F.C. in fourth place with one point.

Tonight will witness the official debut of Katsuhito Kinoshi as the team's Head Coach who was announced on 23 November to handle the Red Giants squad for the remainder of the 2024/25 season and beyond.

According to Selangor FC Head Coach, Katsuhito Kinoshi, he acknowledges the greatness of Muangthong United FC but is confident that the team will give everything to get the victory.

“I am very honored to be part of the Red Giants family, and I am ready to fight with the players. Today, the team faces a very good team, Muangthong United FC, but I am confident that the team is ready to accept the challenge from them. We have prepared well, and I am confident that the team has its own qualities to compete with them,” he said.

“The most important thing is to stay focused on our own game. Selangor FC has quality players, just like them and I am confident that the players will give their best on the field. Expect an aggressive style of play and good team spirit from the players,” he added.

“The team will give everything to get points tonight.” Katsuhito Kinoshi’s spirit for his first match tonight.

As for the players update, Noor Al-Rawabdeh suffered a cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Ruventhiran suffered a tissue injury in his front leg, Khuzaimi strained his hamstring, while Samuel Somerville injured his knee.

The Selangor FC management is confident that the team will continue to give their best to secure an early slot in the Knockout stage of the 2024/25 ACLTwo. Come on, My Red Giants!

Demi Kebanggaan!