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Pahang Rangers
Full namePahang Rangers Futsal Club
Nickname(s)Tok Gajah (The Elephants)
Short namePRFC
FoundedNovember 2016; 8 years ago (2016-11) (as Kuantan Rangers F.C.)
12 February 2019; 6 years ago (2019-02-12) (as Pahang Rangers F.C.)
GroundSUKPA Indoor Stadium
Capacity5,000
Head coachGerard Casas
LeagueMPFL Division 1
2024MPFL Division 1, 3rd of 8
Websitehttps://pahangrangers.com/

Pahang Rangers Futsal Club is a professional futsal club based in Kuantan, Pahang. The club competes in the MPFL Division 1, the national futsal league in Malaysia. Founded in 2016 as Kuantan Rangers Futsal Club, it competed as an amateur futsal club before rebranding to Pahang Rangers to became fully professional in 2019.[1]

In terms of success, the club has won 1 MPFL title, 1 Brunei Futsal League title and 1 Malaysia Futsal Cup. Both of the MPFL and Malaysia Futsal Cup titles were won in 2023 season with Gerard Casas as the head coach of the club.[2]

History

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Formation and early years (2016–2018)

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Kuantan Rangers F.C. was established in November 2016 and participated in the qualifying round of the 2017 Liga Futsal Kebangsaan. They failed to qualify from the first try.[3] Kuantan Rangers took part in the 2017 Brunei Futsal League as an invited team, ending the season by winning the league undefeated, with a record of seven wins and two draws.[4]

For the first time in their history, Kuantan Rangers qualified for the Liga Futsal Kebangsaan 2018.[5] They finished in 5th place with eight wins, three draws and seven losses. Iqbal Aikal became the club's top goalscorer with 10 goals.

Rebranding to Pahang Rangers F.C. (2019–present)

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For the 2019 MPFL season, Kuantan Rangers went through a rebranding process. On 16 May 2019, Pahang Rangers announced Taufik Yaiyah as the new coach.[6] In that season, the team began a rivalry with Selangor MAC after a 0–6 loss in the pre-season friendly match. On 21 August 2019, Pahang Rangers hosted the Selangor MAC at the SUKMA Indoor Stadium; the game ended 4–2, with Pahang Rangers securing the win.[7] The club ended the season finished in 2nd place with 10 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses.[8] On 21 November 2019, the club's head coach, Taufik Yaiyah, parted ways with the club.[9] On January 7, 2020, the club announced that Gerard Casas would be their new coach.[10] In the 2020 MPFL season, the club played only one game, as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced that the competition would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. The 2021 MPFL season was also cancelled. The club participated in 2021 AFF Futsal Cup. They ended the competition with one win and 3 losses.

In the 2022 MPFL season, the club ended in 2nd place, finishing once again behind Selangor MAC with 10 wins, three draws, and one loss. The club's only loss was against PDRM with a score of 3–4. Also, in the first edition of the Malaysia Futsal Cup, they lost to Selangor MAC in the final with a score of 3–4.

Double champion (2023)

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On 14 December 2022, the club officially extended Gerard Casas' contract for one year.[11] They participated in the 2023 AFF Futsal Club Championship, finishing the competition in fourth place with a record of one win and three losses.[12] Meanwhile, they finished MPFL group A in first place with a record of eleven wins and one draw, thus qualifying for the playoffs. They defeated holders Selangor MAC in the semi-finals and JDT in the final to capture the first MPFL title in the club's history.[13] They also won their first Malaysia Futsal Cup title after beating Johor Darul Ta'zim in the final.[14] With these achievements, the club decided to extend Gerard Casas' contract for another year.[15]

Colours and badge

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Colours

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The official colors of Pahang Rangers, reflecting the rich heritage and identity of the state, are a striking combination of black and white. These colors hold significant symbolic value as they mirror the distinctive hues present in both the flag and coat of arms of Pahang.

Badge

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The emblem of the club, fashioned in the shape of a shield, proudly showcases the iconic black and white color scheme that has become synonymous with Pahang Rangers. At the heart of this emblem, a majestic elephant head takes center stage, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the spirit of the team. The inclusion of stalks of rice on either side not only pays homage to the agricultural richness of the region. Adding a touch of grandeur, a pair of tusks adorns the bottom of the emblem, further emphasizing the club's commitment to power and tenacity.

Honours

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Pahang Rangers' first domestic trophy was the Malaysia Premier Futsal League, which it won in the club's fourth season. In the same season, the club won the Malaysia Futsal Cup.[16]

Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic Malaysia Premier Futsal League 1 2023
Malaysia Futsal Cup 1 2023
Continental Brunei Futsal League 1 2017

References

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  10. ^ Malaysia, Football Tribe (2020-01-07). "Pahang Rangers FC announce Gerard Casas as new head coach". Football Tribe Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2023-12-21.
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  12. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  13. ^ "Pahang Rangers Futsal Club". Pahang Rangers Futsal Club. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  14. ^ Rajan, K. (2023-08-15). "Pahang Rangers eye double futsal crown | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  15. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  16. ^ Mamat, Mohd Rafi (2023-08-15). "Pahang Rangers juara MPFL, kecewakan JDT". Harian Metro. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
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