Ahead of the 2019 National Football Awards ceremony this Friday, the final nominees for the Young Player Award were revealed on Wednesday.
The three players shortlisted are JDT forward Akhyar Rashid, Selangor right back Syahmi Safari and Kelantan midfielder Nik Akif Syahiran Nik Mat.
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In his first season with the Southern Tigers this year, the 20-year old Akhyar did not feature prominently for them, starting only once out of his 19 Super League appearances for them, but he still managed to net three goals.
21-year old Syahmi meanwhile made 17 league appearances, only two of them as a substitute, to help the Red Giants end their league campaign in the third place.