Career
He currently the Director of Football for Felcra F.C. Norizan played for his home state Perlis in semi-pro league from 1978 until 1989. Perlis FA and Penang FA
Norizan started his coaching career with his own former team Perlis FA. He also had a stint with Penang FA. Malaysia
After Bertalan Bicskei relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Malaysia national football team, Norizan was appointed as his successor by Football Association of Malaysia in September 2005.
He was also appointed as head coach of Malaysia national under-23 football team, until 2006. However, in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, which Malaysia qualified as co-hosts, Norizan had his worst results as a coach.
The Malaysian team was hammered 5–1 against China and 5–0 against Uzbekistan.
Only a 2–0 loss against Iran was considered a respectable score. After the defeat against Uzbekistan, Norizan was sacked, although he was still in charge for the final group match against Iran. The poor showing by the Malaysia national team at the Asian Cup and the criticism from the Malaysia fans and medias also led to a mass resignation of the upper echelons of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) including the deputy president, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Kelantan FA and Perak FA
In 2008, Norizan became the manager for Kelantan FA. Due of family problems, he resigned from his position as Kelantan FA"s coach at the end of the season.
He was appointed head coach of Perak FA in October 2010. His second season with Perak brought mixed fortunes.
Although the team ended the league at an improved 4th place, he had criticism from the fans over his tactics and players chosen, in particular import striker Lazar Popovic who only scored once in 14 matches. A heavy 6–0 defeat by Kelantan FA on 7 July in the league seals Norizan"s fate, Perak relieved him of his duties soon after, his job taken over by his assistant Chong Yee Fat for the remainder of the league games, and Jang Jung for the season-ending 2012 Malaysia Cup competition.
Norizan was also known by his nickname "Cikgu January".
The nickname (Cikgu meaning "Teacher" in Malay, and January is a diminutive form of Norizan), stems from his background as a former school teacher.