"We are upbeat about our chances this season following our formidable performance in friendlies against Sarawak and Brunei.
"We are determined to be a force to be reckoned with again," said Sabah team manager Shahriman Abdullah.
Bolstered by the presence of three newly acquired Australian players, Brendan Gan and Michael Baird, Sabah trounced Brunei 4-0 at the Penampang Stadium yesterday, much to the delight of their fans.
Sabah finished 10th in the Super League last season but escaped relegation while in the Malaysia Cup, they failed to make it to the last eight.
"We have been consistence of late and our Australian imports are blending well with local players. We have a few tricks in our sleeves and I hope they could prove fruitful," said Shahriman.
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