Machan F.C.
Malaysian football club
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Machan Football Club, simply known as the Machan F.C., is a Malaysian professional football club based in Sibu, Machan, Kanowit District, Sarawak. It plays in the second-tier Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League. The club's primary home ground is 5,000 capacity Azman Hashim Stadium.
Azman Hashim Stadium
Sarawak State Stadium
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| Full name | Machan Football Club | ||
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| Short name | MFC | ||
| Founded | 5 September 2022 | ||
| Ground | Hang Tuah Stadium Azman Hashim Stadium Sarawak State Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 5,000 26,000 | ||
| Head coach | Mohd Shukri Ismail | ||
| League | Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League | ||
| 2024–25 | Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League, 14th of 15 | ||
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History
Founded in 2022, Machan FC debuted in the Malaysian football scene by participating in the third-tier Al-ikhsan Cup in 2023, finishing third and earning promotion to the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League for the 2024–25 season. However, their inaugural season in the A1 league proved challenging, finishing 14th out of 15 clubs. Notably, they suffered a heavy 10–1 defeat to Kuala Lumpur Rovers F.C. on November 17, 2024, marking the highest-scoring match of the season. Despite these setbacks, Machan FC managed to secure victories, including 5–0 over PIB Shah Alam on December 20.[1][2][3]
Players
Current squad
- As of January 2026[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Technical staff
- As of August 2025
| Position | Name |
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| Team manager |  Mohd Fairuz Azwad Mohd Zauwawi |
| Assistant team manager | Mohd Shahareen bin Abdullah |
| Head coach | Mohd Shukri Ismail |
| Fitness Coach | Rashid Mahmud |
| Physiotherapist | Muhammad Rozairen Hairudin |
| Media officer | Muhammad Ali Iskandar |
| Kitman | Muhammad Shukri Abdullah |
Source:[5]
Season by season record
| Season | Division | Position | Malaysia Cup | Malaysian FA Cup | Malaysian Charity Shield | Regional | Top scorer (all competitions) |
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| 2023 | Liga M4 | Semi-finalist | DNQ | DNQ | – | – | Rozaimi Rahman (7) |
| 2024–25 | Liga A1 | 14th | DNQ | DNQ | – | – | Azafrul Farish Azman (5) |
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
Honours
League
- Sarawak Central Zone DUN League
Winners (1): 2022
Third place (1): 2023
Cups
- None