RIP legend, and thanks for the wonderful time you gave us during the Malaysia Cup.
Football: 1970s Malaysia Cup star Mat Noh dies at 67
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Mohamed Noh Hussein was a household name to many Singaporeans in the 1970s.PHOTOS: ST FILE
Kimberly Kwek
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SINGAPORE - Former national footballer Mohamed Noh Hussein died on Monday (Sept 20) morning.
The 67-year-old former winger, who was a household name to many Singaporeans in the 1970s,
had suffered a heart attack on Sunday morning. It is understood that he was in a critical condition at Sengkang General Hospital.
A member of Singapore's famed 1977 Malaysia Cup-winning side, "Mat Noh" became a reluctant poster boy for the team because of his good looks - his grandmother was Japanese - as well as his dribbling ability and skill.
The Football Association of Singapore paid tribute to Mat Noh in a Facebook post, recalling how he "also famously scored the winning goal in the first round of World Cup qualifiers on 6 March 1977, firing home a penalty in a 1-0 win at Kallang Stadium against a strong Malaysian side regarded as one of Asia's best at the time".
It added: "Our sincerest thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time."
Mat Noh married local singing star Rahimah Rahim but the pair divorced in 1988 after 11 years.
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