Terengganu's Nigerian striker Ismaheel Akinade showcased his versatility and impact on the field during the FA Cup quarter-final first leg game against Sabah. Akinade scored a brace, contributing to his team's 4-0 victory. The other goals were scored by Manny Ott and Marin Pilj [5a3e6057]. Akinade believes that a player's performance should not be solely defined by goals but also by their overall contribution to the team. He emphasized the importance of making assists, tracking back, and making tackles. Akinade also highlighted the need for solid defending in the second leg against Sabah. He praised the communication and bond between him and his fellow attackers Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid [5a3e6057].