National women’s football goalkeeper Nur Azurin Mazlan returned home energized after a successful five-month stint in Albania’s top league, helping KFF Vllaznia win the title. She described the European league as faster, more aggressive, and tactical, highlighting the gap between Malaysia and UEFA Champions League-level teams.
Azurin hopes to use her experience to uplift the Malaysian Tigress squad as they prepare for upcoming friendlies and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers under new coach Joel Cornelli. She emphasized that adapting to new challenges is key to growth and sees herself as a leader inspiring the next generation.
