Despite the numerous issues that have surfaced since its inception, the Mokhtar Dahari Academy was recently granted a two-star rating by the AFC.
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Mokhtar Dahari Academy (AMD), Malaysia's premier youth academy has been awarded a two star rating by the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Elite Youth Scheme, placing it as a full member of the programme.
The recognition is the first of its kind received by the academy that is run by the country's Ministry of Youth and Sports with the support of the Malaysian FA (FAM), perhaps a sign that its founding will not be a failure.