New Sabah Times
By FRANCIS XAVIER
KOTA KINABALU: Tambadau fans in the Interior and its surrounding area will be able to see their idols in action at the Keningau Stadium tomorrow night (Saturday).
The state Premier League side is scheduled to take on Keningau Selection in a charity match. The tie is expected to kick off at 8pm.
Tambadau team manager Henry Saimpon said the charity match is part of the team’s programmes and preparations during the ongoing break.
“This is our first programme outside Kota Kinabalu since the league kicked off in early February. It seems that all the players are looking forward to the trip,” said Henry.
He hinted that Tambadau head coach Jelius Ating is expected to give all the players some minutes in the game, including their four foreign signings namely Park Tae Su, Luka Milunovic, Luiz Carlos Junior and Rodoljub Paunovic.
“This is an opportunity for football fans in Keningau to watch the state team in action in front of their doorstep,” said Henry.
Prior to the Tambadau-Keningau Selection tie, another match between ex-Sabah players against Keningau Veteran Selection will be played.
The tie, which is also part of Safa’s charity programme, will kick off at 7pm.
“On behalf of the team, I’m urging football fans in and around Keningau to come and watch the matches,” he said.
According to Henry, during the two matches, they will also carry out a donation campaign for ex-Sabah players Paulus Jimit and Jelius Arurung.
Paulus, who hails from Tambunan, donned Sabah colours in the 1970s-1980s. He is currently suffering from a stroke.
As for Jelius Arurung, he donned Sabah colours in the 90s. He is also sick and lost his sight due to a kidney problem A Safa delegation, to be led by its acting president Datuk Peter Anthony is expected to pay Paulus a visit on Saturday morning (in Tambunan), before they proceed to Keningau to play in a friendly match.
