In a press conference held on Wednesday, Sabah president Datuk Peter Anthony revealed that the recently-promoted Malaysia Super League outfit will take part in the East Java Governor Cup pre-season competition, along with another Malaysian side Selangor, as well as six Indonesian clubs.
"We have received an invitation to take part in the competition, whereby Sabah will be placed in Group A together with Madura United, Persebaya Surabaya and Persela Lamongan. Group B will feature Arema FC, Persik Kediri, Persija Jakarta, as well as Malaysia's Selangor.
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"Since it is quite difficult for us to invite Peninsular Malaysia-based Super League teams due to their commitments, we decided to agree to take part in the Indonesian competition.