Forget about Nazmi's issue, we need a real tiger heart in Doha

I can't hide my dissapointment with the return of Malaysia's favourite son, Nazmi Faiz Mansur to our local Super League. Playing football profesionaly in europe is a dream for every footballer in this world and Nazmi managed to do that for a short period of 6 months, at least.

I wont be commenting further on this as i dont know the real reason behind his shock departure from Beira Marr. However, it is considered a massive blow to our younger generations of footballer, who has started idolised Nazmi as their new hero. Every generations need their own hero for source of inspiration. Hidetoshi Nakata was Japan's biggest export in the late 90's. He was among the first generations of successfull Japanese players who ply their trade in europe.

But his return was judged with unfair perception by the public. Malaysian footballers were rich with history of failed mission in foreign land. And Nazmi is now considered as the latest casualty from the long list of 'ínability to live and compete in a different environment'. It may sound very cruel, but we may have no other choice than learn to accept it.

As a fan, i need to remind myself and others, that the real issue right now is not all about Nazmi Faiz. We have a bigger duty need to be addressed, and need to be supported. Our senior team, Aka Harimau Malaya will open its Asian Cup qualifier campaign this wednesday against the group favourite Qatar. Are we prepare for it?

I may not a fan of Datuk K Rajagobal tactics, but in this situation, i have to support the team to do well and get at least a point from this game. However, there are feel good factor in this team. The team consisting of MSL top scorer in Fauzi Roslan and Amri Yahyah, a new playmaker in Shakir Shaari, the return of on form Kelantan Forward Nurfarhan Muhamad as well as Left full back in Asrarudin Putra Omar. The stability of the team considered in great shape.

We may have lost to Iraq with three goals margin and some says the team were unable to give a decent fight, even not trying hard enough to get a consolation goal. But i believe they will bounce back and give the home side 'á battle worth to be remembered'.

This is the time for our boys to give their all, this should be played as a cup final approach, this is the chance to redeem our failure in AFF cup, and this is the true indicator for our Super League quality.

I demand a total commitment from the players, to raise for the occasion and give the home side a fight they will never forget. We have nothing to loose as we are not in line for hosting the world cup, we are not under presure because we are clearly the underdog. I demand a true Tiger heart from every each of you, my fellow Malaysian! Play for your flag and bring home that point.

Come on Malaysia!