Football Makciks walk the talk

Former Lionesses reunite on the pitch weekly to share a fun game of walking football

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Madam Maimun Wahab and her friends used to play in the national women's football team. Now in their 60s, they still get together once a week to play walking football, which is designed for older players.
Sexagenarians Maimun Wahab (in blue) and Merah Ahmad challenging for the ball during a walking football session at Evans Road last month. They are part of 4 Ever Young The Legends, a team comprising former national women's footballers who come togeth
Sexagenarians Maimun Wahab (in blue) and Merah Ahmad challenging for the ball during a walking football session at Evans Road last month. They are part of 4 Ever Young The Legends, a team comprising former national women's footballers who come together once a week to bond and play a sport they love. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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For goalkeeper Noraini Samin, 60, walking football allows her to bond with teammates she has known for so long - and more.

"We want to show all the women out there we can do this. We can keep active, play soccer instead of only sitting at home and taking care of grandchildren," said Noraini, who has five grandchildren between the ages of one and 10.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 10, 2019, with the headline Football Makciks walk the talk. Subscribe