Top Scorer: Nur Amira Abu Samah (Seven goals, SIGS).
CHAMPS: Sultan Ibrahim Girls pose after the final.
Nur Amira Abu Samah with coach Ismail Othman.
SULTAN Ibrahim Girls School, Johor Baru, lifted the National Premier Schools tournament title recently when they beat Convent Bukit Nenas, Kuala Lumpur, 1-0 in Kangar, Perlis.Eight teams competed in the Premier Schools tournament, and new-comers SIGS were the surprise package.
“It was our debut in the Premier tournament after we became South Zone champions by beating SMK Convent Muar 6-0 and SMK Puteri Negri Sembilan 2-1.
“It was a proud moment for the school, as the girls trained really hard for it,” said SIGS coach Ismail Othman.
The Johor Baru school had one Malaysia Games and four Malaysian Schools Sports Council players.
“We also had a warm-up against visiting South African an Singapore teams, and it helped them to become more confident.”
Group A: SMK Raja Perempuan Perak, SMK St Gorges, Penang, SM Sains Johor, Maktab Sabah.
Group B: SMK Sultan Ibrahim Girls School, SMK Mek Zainab, Kelantan, SMK Agama Selangor, SMK Convent Bukit Nenas, Kuala Lumpur.
Top Scorer: Nur Amira Abu Samah (Seven goals, SIGS).
Best Player: Norafizah Sulaiman (SIGS).
