James Yaakub (1953 – February 2009)THE LATE UNCLE JAMES YAKUB - lugusamit.blogspot.com, 10 February 2009. was a Malaysian footballer. He play for Sarawak in the 1970s and 1980s as a striker.
International career James Yaakub represented Malaysia from 1977 to 1978. He was a part of the Malaysian team that won the gold medals in the regional SEA Games in 1977. He also participated in the 1978 King's Cup, 1978 Jakarta Anniversary Tournament and the 1978 Merdeka Tournament.Shock pull-out of Selangor players - The Straits Times, 24 April 1978.Kuwait drop out so seven for Merdeka tourney - The Straits Times, 2 June 1978.Malaysians place emphasis on goalkeepers - The Straits Times, 29 June 1978.
Honours
Club Sarawak Borneo Cup Winners: 1983
International SEA Games Winners: 1977
King's Cup Winners:1978
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