Zulkefly Duraman

Zulkefly bin Duraman (born 5 August 1982) is a Bruneian former footballer and current coach who played as a defender.[1] He played for the Brunei representative team that participated in the Malaysian leagues, and predominantly Wijaya FC.[2] He is currently head coach of Kota Ranger FC.

Not to be confused with Zulkifle Duraman, Bruneian football referee.
In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Duraman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Zulkefly.
Zulkefly
Personal information
Full name Zulkefly bin Duraman
Date of birth (1982-08-05) 5 August 1982
Place of birth Brunei
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2005 Brunei
2002–2006 Wijaya
2006–2007 DPMM (0)
2007–2013 Wijaya
International career‡
2001 Brunei U23 2 (0)
2002 Brunei U21 (1)
2001–2008 Brunei 7 (0)
Managerial career
2018–2021 Wijaya
2023– Kota Ranger
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 August 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 August 2021

Club career

Zulkefly played for Wijaya FC since the formation of the B-League in 2002. He won the FA Cup of that year as well as the championship in 2003 and also featured for the Brunei team that played in the Malaysian second division until the end of the 2005 season.[3][4]

In late 2006, Zulkefly attended tryouts for newly-promoted Malaysia Super League side DPMM FC and subsequently signed a contract to play for the royally-owned club for the 2006–07 season.[5][1] However despite an incredible season where DPMM FC managed to finish third in the league, Zulkefly could not dislodge the trio of Rene Komar, Sallehuddin Damit and Shahrul Rizal Abdul Rahman from the starting places and saw very little playing time.[6] Towards the start of the next season, Zulkefly was released along with Affendy Akup and Rosmini Kahar to make way for four Malaysian players.[7]

Zulkefly returned to Wijaya and played in the Bruneian top flight until the end of the 2013 season,[8] transitioning into a coach and being promoted into head of the coaching team in 2018.[9] He became assistant to returning coach and former team manager Mahdini Mohamad in 2022.

International career

Zulkefly was called up for the Brunei national football team in early 2001 for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[10] He made his international debut in a 4–0 away loss against the United Arab Emirates at Al Ain City on 4 May 2001.[11] He next appeared as a late substitute in the final qualifying match, away against India on 20 May which ended in a 5–0 victory to the home side.[12]

Later that year, Zulkefly was selected for the Brunei Under-23s competing at the 21st SEA Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He played in two out of three games, which were heavy defeats to Malaysia and Vietnam.[13] When the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy was inaugurated in 2002, Zulkefly was a participant for the hosts and managed to score a goal against Malaysia.[14]

Zulkefly then played for the Wasps in the 2004 Asian Cup qualifying matches that were held in the Maldives in March 2003, where Brunei failed to advance.[15] Five years later, he gained caps for the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification matches held in the Philippines in May 2008, featuring in all three games.[16][17][18]

Honours
Wijaya FC

References
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  2. "Eyeing the top rung of the ladder". Borneo Bulletin. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  3. "WIJAYA F.C. juara Proton Piala F.A." Pelita Brunei. 6 November 2002. Archived from the original on 18 February 2005. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. "Malacca side one win away from promotion". The Star. 6 August 2004. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  5. "Ranko to take close attention in the selection of players". DPMM FC. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  6. "The Battle of Borneo encounter tonight". DPMM FC. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  7. "DPMM FC players return to serious training for MSL". The Brunei Times. 17 October 2007. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  8. "LLRC FT win from behind over Wijaya". The Brunei Times. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  9. "10 keluarga anak yatim terima sumbangan". The Brunei Times. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  10. "Football - Brunei soccer teams unveiled". Borneo Bulletin. 4 April 2001. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  11. "Match Report of United Arab Emirates vs Brunei Darussalam - 2001-05-04 - WC Qualification - Global Sports Archive". Data Sports Group. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  12. "Match Report of India vs Brunei Darussalam - 2001-05-20 - WC Qualification - Global Sports Archive". Data Sports Group. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  13. "South East Asian Games 2001 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - Match Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 20 September 2001. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  14. "Hassan al Bolkiah Trophy (Brunei) 2002". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  15. "Match Report of Brunei Darussalam vs Myanmar - 2003-03-23 - AFC Asian Cup Qualification - Global Sports Archive". Data Sports Group. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  16. "MATCH SUMMARY:BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 0 - 1 PHILIPPINES" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. 13 May 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  17. "MATCH SUMMARY:BHUTAN 1 - 1 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. 15 May 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  18. "MATCH SUMMARY:TAJIKISTAN 4 - 0 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. 17 May 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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