James Yaakub (1953 – February 2009)[1] was a Malaysian footballer. He play for Sarawak in the 1970s and 1980s as a striker.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarawak, Malaysia | ||
| Date of death | February 2009 (aged 55–56) | ||
| Place of death | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1985 | Sarawak | ||
| International career | |||
| 1977–1978 | Malaysia | 8 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
International career
editJames Yaakub represented Malaysia from 1977 to 1978. He was a part of the Malaysian team that won the gold medals in the regional SEA Games in 1977.[4] He also participated in the 1978 King's Cup, 1978 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament and the 1978 Merdeka Tournament.[5][6][7]
Honours
editClub
edit- Sarawak
- Winners: 1983
International
edit- Winners: 1977
- Winners:1978
References
edit- ^ THE LATE UNCLE JAMES YAKUB - lugusamit.blogspot.com, 10 February 2009.
- ^ "Kembalikan 'roh' Piala Borneo" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 8 December 2015. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Borneo Cup". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Sukan SEA 1977". Legasi Lagenda. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Shock pull-out of Selangor players - The Straits Times, 24 April 1978.
- ^ Kuwait drop out so seven for Merdeka tourney - The Straits Times, 2 June 1978.
- ^ Malaysians place emphasis on goalkeepers - The Straits Times, 29 June 1978.
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