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Which national team did Mokhtar score against in his famous "Asia's Maradona" nickname game?

  • Thailand

  • South Korea

  • Japan

  • Singapore

Answer

The nickname "Asia's Maradona" was bestowed upon Mokhtar Dahari after his exceptional performance against Japan in the 1979 Malaysia Cup final. In a mesmerizing display of skill and agility, Mokhtar led his team, Selangor, to a resounding victory over their Japanese opponents.
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