Mataba Defence Forces FC
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| Full name | Mataba Defence Forces Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Defenders |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Ground |
Pafle Institution Pitch (capacity: 700) |
| Manager |
 Nazrul Jazulrani |
| League | Liga Mataba |
| 2023 | TBD |
Mataba Defence Forces Football Club or MDFFC is a Matabese developmental football club in Mataba. The team is in direct control under the Matabese football federation. MDFFC are one of the few football clubs in the world which place an age restriction on team members while playing in a top-flight professional league. They play in the Liga Mataba.
Goal
MDFFC was founded to enter the Liga Mataba in order to give exposure to the players which are currently serving in the Defence Force as national servicemen while helping them gear up to play overseas once they complete their national service under Mataba. Most of the players are under-23 with an allowance of up to 5 overaged players registered per season and a max of 3 overaged players playing on the field.
Stadium
MDFFC as a semi-professional football club has its office located in Mataba Business District.
The club plays its games in the Pafle Institution Pitch which is under the Pafle Institution.
Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FMF eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FMF nationality.
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Overaged players: Johnny Colaco (24), Remi Janovic (25), Che Hassan Che Halid (24).
