Melaka: Perak Bison are targeting at least a place in the final of the Tun Ali Cup in Melaka this November, following their success in winning this season’s Sepak Takraw League (STL) title.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak Bison manager Mohd Jaffrey Mohd Zainol stated that although they are aware of the tough challenge posed by other top teams, reaching the final is a realistic goal, especially in the regu and quadrant events. He emphasized that based on the rankings, being number two in Malaysia provides a solid foundation for setting the target of making it to the final.

Commenting on their achievements this season, Mohd Jaffrey highlighted that Perak Bison initially only aimed for a top-four finish in the STL to qualify for the Champions Cup. However, the extraordinary momentum displayed by the players in the fifth round of the STL propelled them to the overall title. The team chased the title to the very end and eventually emerged as STL champions. They qualified for the Champions Cup and managed to finish third.

The Tun Ali Cup is a prestigious annual sepak takraw tournament that gathers the nation’s best teams and will take place in Melaka from Nov 3 to 9. Mohd Jaffrey also revealed the team’s ambition to expand internationally by sending players to join foreign clubs, particularly in Thailand.

Meanwhile, Afiat Oil Company Sdn Bhd (Afiat) general manager Abdul Raof Ahmad Zakaria said today’s programme aimed to introduce Perak Bison’s line-up of players to fans. He mentioned that Afiat has been the team’s official physiotherapy sponsor since June and will continue until November.