Sarawak’s players and officials pose during the unveiling and sponsorship signing ceremony with Sarawak Energy (SEB) at Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya on Wednesday. |
KUCHING: Sarawak paraded its squad of 26 players for the new season to the fans at Stadium Perpaduan last Wednesday night.
Among the fans who turned up to cheer their team were members of two fan groups, GB13 and Red Army 88.
The Crocs also unveiled their new kit for this season and sales booths for the new merchandises were set up just outside the venue.
Peter Moni, who is president of the Sarawak Football Fans Club (SFFC), the official fan club for the Crocs, and other club members also attended the event.
“This is the time that we get to see the players up close and personal.
“Our club members would not want to miss this chance,” he said.
Sudarsono (second right), Abdul Karim (second left) and Torstein (right) giving their thumbs up for the new kit. Also seen is FAS deputy president Datu Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki (left). |
Assistant minister of Youth Development and Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah officiated at the ceremony.
Karim said he was happy with the performance of the team last season, noting that they a uniting factor among fans in the state.
“When the Crocs play, Sarawakians come together, mingling and cheering side by side with each other for the team. For me, the scenario was indeed beautiful as everybody were united regardless of their race, background, religion or political affiliation,” he enthused.
Among others who were at the event were Exco members of the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) and the managerial staff members of the Sarawak Energy.
FAS’ delegation was led by President Datu Sudarsono Osman while Sarawak Energy was led by their Chief Executive Officer Datuk Torstein Dale Sjotveit.
Sarawak Energy is Sarawak’s main sponsor for the coming season.
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