Names Negeri Sembilan has used several names throughout its 100-year history. • 1923–2005:
Negeri Sembilan In tournaments the Negeri Sembilan Football Association only used Negeri Sembilan or Negri Sembilan as the team name.
Negeri Sembilan is the name of one of the states in Malaysia, and the Negeri Sembilan Football Association is the governing body of football, founded to represent the state. The team used it from 1923 through 2004 before it was rebranded in 2005. • 2005–2008:
Negeri Sembilan Naza Negeri Sembilan was rebranded in 2005. The team, sponsored by a motor company from Malaysia named
Naza, started in 2005. This has caused Negeri Sembilan to be given a new name: Negeri Sembilan Naza, or simply NS Naza, to represent the name of the sponsoring company. • 2009–2014:
Negeri Sembilan In 2009, Naza withdrew from sponsoring the Negeri Sembilan football team. The team later cancelled the name Negeri Sembilan Naza and changed it back to Negeri Sembilan for the
2009 league season. They have used it until season 2014. • 2015:
Negeri Sembilan Matrix On 6 December 2014 the president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS) announced the team's new branding by changing it to Negeri Sembilan Matrix, or simply NS Matrix. With a larger amount of sponsorship from
Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad and a bigger investment for the team, they had a greater vision and mission to carry out. Unfortunately, on 25 August 2015, NS Matrix was disbanded for not meeting the expectations set by PBNS. • 2016–2020:
Negeri Sembilan FA Due to the disbandment of NS Matrix in the previous year, the team used the Negeri Sembilan name again starting in 2016. The team used it for 5 years until 2020, when they started using the new name because they had registered as a private football club. • 2020–present:
Negeri Sembilan To achieve the targeted standards and the campaign implemented by the
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Negeri Sembilan team has privatised their team to become a football club. Previously operating as a football association, the team has started a new chapter with the privatisation of their football team.
Crest and colours Crest Negeri Sembilan previously used the crest of the
Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS). After being
privatised in 2020, Negeri Sembilan FC started using the new crest. The competition was won by Azral Ramlay.
Rice Stalks: The main crest displays nine white rice stalks tied with red rope into one in the middle, symbolising the nine states in the old Negeri Sembilan:
Jelai,
Jelebu,
Johol,
Kelang (now part of Selangor),
Naning (now part of Malacca),
Rembau,
Segamat-
Pasir Besar,
Sungei Ujong, and
Ulu Pahang. Moreover, it is designed to resemble the crest on the
state's coat of arms, which is the
Changgai Puteri fronted by a
sword and
scabbard.
Circle: The basic shape, which is a golden yellow circle in the royal color, symbolises the strong unity between the team, players, supporters, and the people of
Negeri Sembilan under the auspices of
D.Y.M.M. Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.
Escutcheon: The escutcheon of the arms is depicted as an
old French shield outlined in black. The three basic colours of Negeri Sembilan symbolise all the people, players, and supporters coming together to protect their team, along with the lyrics of the Negeri Sembilan song, "Musuhnya Habis Binasa" (
English: "").
Colours Yellow, black and red: Negeri Sembilan uses three colours from the state flag as its official colours. The colours have been used on the crest and team kits since its establishment. Based on the flag, the yellow represents the
Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the black symbolises the four
undangs (traditional chiefs), and the red denotes the citizens of the state. However, in the context of the football, these three colours have their own meaning: yellow represents the team, black symbolises the players, and red denotes the supporters.
Kits: Red as the dominant colour is used for the home kit, while for the away kit the dominant colour is yellow, with the addition of some red and black. As for the third kit, there are several dominant colour variations, such as white, blue, and black.
Supporters Negeri Sembilan has a big fanbase in every corner of
Negeri Sembilan. It is no exception that there are fans from abroad who support and follow the progress of the Negeri Sembilan team. Negeri Sembilan fans have gone through a period of highs and lows with the team when they were often relegated and promoted. The loyalty of the fans was tested when the team was relegated to the 2nd-tier league and had a disappointing season, but that paid off when the team made it to the top flight and managed to win several trophies. In
2011, Negeri Sembilan once set a record for the average number of supporters attending, which was around 20,000 and above, from the start of the
Malaysia Cup campaign until the final round against
Terengganu. In the semi-final against
T-Team, more than 40,000 fans filled the
Paroi Stadium.
Chants Like other teams, Negeri Sembilan has several chants that are chanted by fans. The most popular chant is "
Hobin jang hobin" (
English:"Strike lad strike"), which is a trademark of Negeri Sembilan. Others include "
Ini Paroi jangan main" (
English: "This is Paroi don't underestimate"), "
Akan berkati sekalian yang setia" (
English: "Will bless all the devotees"), "
Musuhnya habis binasa," (
English:"His enemies perished"), "
Buffalo souljah". In addition, there are some mainstream songs that are made by popular Malaysian singers, including "
Hobin Jang Hobin" and "
Lagu Bola". There is a very popular chant created by the Ultras Nogori. The chant is called "
Sehati Sejiwa" and has been used by most
ultras in Malaysia until it was brought to the international level to be used by
Ultras Malaya. The lyrics of the chant are as follows: "
Kami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwaKami turun ke stadium sehati sejiwaNe..ge..riNe..ge..riSehati sejiwa"
Fan clubs There are several fan clubs that have been established since the early 2000s. • Ultras Nogori 9 (UN9) • UltraJang • Kelab e-Penyokong Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan (N9FUTBOL.COM) • [PSNS] Penyokong Setia Negeri Sembilan • Soker K-N9 • State of Nine FC • The Jangs • Otai N9 Bola Fans • Nogori Supporters • Negeri Sembilan Selatan • PD Pirates • Info Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan(Kelab Penyokong) • Soghomban Corefront - SCF • Seberang Grandstand - atas • STATE of NINE - SYS • Negeri Nine • Naning Media • Black Blood Boys • Moncheh Black Armour • Team N9FC • Nismilan - 1923 • Supporter Negeri Sembilan FC • Media Kito Syapalikh TV • Penyokong Bola Sepak Negeri Sembilan (Bahagian Sikamat)
Rivalry In the southern part of the country, there is a three-way rivalry between Negeri Sembilan,
Melaka (currently
Melaka FC), and
Johor Darul Ta'zim; they fight to be the best club representing
the Southern Region of Malaysia.
Naning Derby (Melaka) The Naning Derby refers to the football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC and
Melaka FC, two neighbouring teams from the historical
Naning region along the Negeri Sembilan–Melaka border. Named after the former district of
Naning, which once had political ties to
Negeri Sembilan before becoming part of
Malacca, the derby carries a sense of regional pride and local identity. Although not as high-profile as some rivalries, matches between Negeri Sembilan and
Melaka are often intense and emotionally charged due to proximity, fan interactions, and state pride. Meetings between the two clubs—especially when both compete in the same division—often draw strong local interest, with fixtures at
STAR and
Hang Jebat Stadium attracting passionate home crowds. The Naning Derby is a symbol of southern central rivalry, and despite fluctuations in form and league status over the years, the fixture continues to hold significance among fans of both sides. The rivalry is set to reignite in the
2025–26 Malaysia Super League season, as both teams return to the top flight.
Southern Derby (JDT) The Southern Derby is a football rivalry between Negeri Sembilan FC and
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), representing two neighboring
southern states of
Peninsular Malaysia. Though the rivalry dates back to earlier decades, it gained renewed intensity after JDT's transformation into a football powerhouse in 2013. Negeri Sembilan, known for their proud football tradition, often play the role of spirited challengers in these matchups. Despite JDT’s dominance in recent years, matches between the two sides remain fiercely contested due to geographical proximity, historical encounters, and the pride of representing
southern Malaysia. The Southern Derby is noted for its passionate fanbases, with stadiums in both Paroi and Iskandar Puteri regularly drawing large crowds for matches between the teams. Beyond the results, the derby represents regional identity and football heritage, with supporters engaging in coordinated displays, chants, and social media interactions. While JDT has held the upper hand in recent encounters, Negeri Sembilan’s efforts to challenge the dominant side contribute to the rivalry’s drama and unpredictability. ==Stadium==