2020 Kelantan F.C. season explained

Club:Kelantan
Season:2020
Manager:Yusri Che Lah
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Chairman:Shaari Mat Hussin
Chrtitle:President
Stadium:Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium
League:Malaysia Premier League
League Result:6th
Cup1:Malaysia FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Cancelled
Cup2:Malaysia Cup
Cup2 Result:Round of 16
League Topscorer:Felix Odili (4)
Season Topscorer:Felix Odili (4)
Prevseason:2019
Nextseason:2021

The 2020 season was Kelantan's 75th year in their history and second season in the Malaysia Premier League since 2019 following relegation 2018 season. Along with the league, the club also participated in the Malaysia FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.

Events

On 22 February 2020, the club launched their Jerseys and kits.[1]

On 2 March 2020, the club has announced that Christopher Jackson injured and unable to play anytime soon.[2] Lazarus Kaimbi joined the club from Sri Pahang.[3]

On 13 July 2020, Kang Seung-jo left the club for K2 League club Gyeongnam.[4]

On 15 August 2020, the club launched new jerseys after former main sponsor After Image withdrew their sponsorship. Stechmad Sdn Bhd became club's new main sponsor afterwards.[5]

On 3 September 2020, Norizam Tukiman completed his purchased of the club from Kelantan Football Association for a reported RM6.8 million.[6] [7]

On 29 September 2020, the club has been officially approved for the privatization by Football Association of Malaysia.[8]

On 3 October 2020, Kelantan draw 2-2 over Negeri Sembilan in league match.[9]

On 8 December 2020, five players have confirmed to leave the club.[10]

Players

First-team squad

Competitions

Malaysia Premier League

See main article: 2020 Malaysia Premier League.

Matches

Malaysia Cup

See main article: 2020 Malaysia Cup.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

|-! colspan="10" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Goalkeepers|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Defenders|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Midfielders|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Forwards|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Players transferred out during the season|-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kelantan sudah lengkap. 22 February 2020. Berita Harian.
  2. Web site: Kelantan Terpaksa Lepaskan Christopher Jackson. 2 March 2020. SemuanyaBOLA.
  3. Web site: Lazarus Kaimbi Kembali Ke Saingan Liga Malaysia. 2 March 2020. Vocket FC.
  4. Web site: Pemain import Kelantan FA angkat kaki sebelum Liga Malaysia bersambung. 13 July 2020. Football Tribe.
  5. Web site: Kelantan sekali lagi lancar jersi musim 2020. 15 August 2020. Football Tribe.
  6. Web site: Nafas baharu Kelantan. 4 September 2020. Sinar Harian.
  7. Web site: Lega pasukan Kelantan ada pemilik baharu. 3 September 2020. Kosmo!.
  8. Web site: FAM Luluskan Penswastaan Pasukan Kelantan FC, 3 Lagi Pasukan ‘Terhumban’ Ke Liga M3 2021?. 30 September 2020. Vocket FC.
  9. Web site: Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan kongsi mata. 3 October 2020. Utusan Malaysia.
  10. Web site: Lima Pemain Kelantan FC Angkat Kaki. 8 December 2020. Bawang Viral.