Football Association Penang
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| Founded | 1920 (unofficial)[1] 21 October 1921 as FAP[2] |
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| Purpose | Football association |
| Headquarters | No. 5, Jalan Sepoy Lines |
| Location | |
| Encik Mohd Azizudin bin Mohd Shariff | |
| Website | Website |
Penang Football Association or Football Association of Penang (FAP; Malay: Persatuan Bola Sepak Pulau Pinang) is the governing body of football for the state of Penang, Malaysia. Established on 21 October 1921, it is one of the oldest football associations in Malaysia and Asia. The FAP oversees the development and coordination of football activities in Penang and is affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) as the official governing body of football in Malaysia.[3][4][5][6]
Football in Penang dates back to the early 20th century, with the first league established in 1905 by the YMCA . FAP was officially founded in 1921, and its representative team, Penang FA (now Penang F.C.), has a rich history in Malaysian football. The team is the fourth most successful in Malaysian football history, with 16 titles .
Penang FC plays its home matches at the City Stadium (Stadium Bandaraya Pulau Pinang) in George Town. Built in 1932, it is the oldest stadium still in use in Malaysia, with a capacity of approximately 25,000 spectators. The stadium is renowned for its passionate home support, known as the "Keramat Roar." Notably, in 2016, Penang player Mohd Faiz Subri scored a remarkable free-kick goal at this stadium, earning him the FIFA Puskás Award in 2017. [7]
Association management
| Positions | Name |
|---|---|
| President |  Encik Mohd Azizudin bin Mohd Shariff[8] |
| Deputy President | Encik Lau Keng Ee |
| General secretary | Encik Mohd Hassan Abrar bin Mat Akhir |