eRimau, Malaysia’s soccer esports team that might be competing in multiplayer soccer simulator Fifa Online 4 at the 2021 SEA Games, is aiming high with a powerful bond among the many members, says the captain of the newly-formed team.
First-time captain Muhammad Luqman Haziq Hajiman (LuqmanHzq) admits it is going to be a brand new expertise for him to steer a team in a serious match, however is assured they’ll attain their full potential.
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“It is an interesting experience since I usually play solo and have never led a team let alone a national squad like eRimau.
“But as an experienced player, I know how to lead and guide the others so that they can fulfil their potential.
“So far we have built a very solid team chemistry and this will help us to perform our best in the tournament,” he shares.
Luqman admits it is going to be a brand new expertise for him to steer a team in a serious match, however is assured they’ll attain full potential. — MUHAMMAD LUQMAN HAZIQ HAJIMAN
Luqman shares that his first collaboration with the opposite three teammates – specifically Muhammad Asyraf Kamal (AK31), Gan Mun Kiat (RippedJeannn), and Wan Muhammad Hakimm Wan Narizan (P3rlisTeamJr) – is off to begin.
“I only knew them recently since we have never met before. I have heard of their achievements and after training with them, I believe that each member can contribute something unique to help us grow as a team,” he says.
The team has undergone centralised coaching on high of their regular coaching routine in preparation for their two-day Fifa Online 4 competitors occasion, which might be held on May 14 and 15, at the SEA Games in Hanoi.
“Other than our daily practice, we also went through a one-week bootcamp to polish our skills and to increase our chemistry as a team.
“We believe that with the amount of practice that we have done we can prove to be one of the favourites to win a medal in the tournament,” says Luqman.
The team had earlier introduced their purpose to at least deliver again a bronze medal of their debut.
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When requested concerning the problem of getting to rely on the Thailand server to coach for Fifa Online 4 as there isn’t a server in Malaysia, Luqman says that the team has discovered methods to adapt.
“It is definitely a huge challenge since good connection is part of the requirement for us players to perform to our best.
“We try to adapt to the current situation by practising a lot and we hope that with better connection at the event, our performance will be better,” he shares.
Luqman has been a serious participant within the native efootball scene since 2017 after being the primary Malaysian to affix the Fifa Ultimate Team championship. He additionally emerged because the champion for the Fifa Global Series East Qualifier 3 final 12 months, incomes him a spot within the Fifa Global Series rating.
On his private ideas about making it to the SEA Games, he admits it’s a childhood dream to signify Malaysia within the prestigious match.
Luqman provides that he’s proud to be a part of the expansion of efootball in Malaysia.
“I never dreamt of coming this far and everyday I thank God for the opportunity to go through this journey.
“This SEA Games would definitely be the cherry on the cake for my career and I hope to make the best out of it.”
The Hanoi SEA Games 2021 will happen from May 12 to 23, 2022.
