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Former national soccer player Salim Moin, who trained at the local soccer fraternity for about two decades, died on Friday night (November 6). He was 59 years old.
Salim had complained of chest discomfort and was taken to Sengkang General Hospital in an ambulance. His condition worsened and he could not be resurrected.
The news of his death came as a shock to his training partners and players.
The former national midfielder, who was known for his long-distance shooting and his ability to create plays, played for Singapore alongside players like David Lee, Malek Awab and Terry Pathmanathan during the Malaysia Cup in the 1980s.
After hanging up his boots, he went on to have coaching stints at local clubs such as Gombak United, Balestier Khalsa, Woodlands Wellington, Tampines Rovers and Hougang United. He also managed the Singapore Under-18 team.
As an assistant coach at Hougang, he made immense contributions to the success of the Cheetahs last season, in which they achieved their best third place in the Singapore Premier League and qualified for the AFC Cup.
Hougang’s coach Clement Teo admitted that he was deeply saddened and still in shock, saying: “For me, Salim is like a brother who cares about his fellow coaches and is highly respected by his players.
“He is the best tactical coach and I must pay tribute to him for the success of Hougang United last season. Good memories with him on and off the field.
“We will all miss him very much at Hougang United.”
The players in his charge remember him fondly as a father figure they admire.
Farizal Basri, who was on Salim’s team at Woodlands, said: “On the field, he’s fierce, tough and very disciplined. But off the field, he’s like a father figure.
“He is a great man and I learned a lot from him. He is not only a soccer coach, but he also teaches you about life.”
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