Endrick’s absence a big blow to Harimau Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national football ace Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan has described the injury to Harimau Malaya midfielder Endrick Dos Santos as a big blow ahead of their opening 2023 Asian Cup tie against Jordan on Monday (Jan 15). However, Zainal Abidin believes that head coach Kim Pan Gon will come up with the right […]
Cools will stop at nothing to help Malaysia make history
DOHA: Centre-back Dion Cools is ready to give it his everything to help the Harimau Malaya make history by getting past the group stage in their first appearance in 17 years at the 2023 Asian Cup Finals here. The 27-year-old Buriram United player said it would be an amazing achievement if Malaysia could get past […]
Harimau Malaya must collect three points against Jordan
DOHA: Malaysia have no choice but to secure a victory to brighten the chances of making history by advancing to the Round of 16 when facing Jordan in the first match of Group E in the 2023 Asian Cup campaign at Al Janoub Stadium here on Monday (Tuesday, Jan 16 Malaysian time). Harimau Malaya’s first […]
Anwar boosts spirits of Harimau Malaya squad for Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his best wishes to the Harimau Malaya squad under the guidance of Kim Pan Gon, who are set to face a gruelling challenge in the 2023 Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar from Jan 12 to Feb 10. In a video message on his official Facebook […]
Harimau Malaya roar back from two goals down to edge Kyrgyzstan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia staged a spectacular fightback from 3-1 down to score an injury-time goal for a dramatic 4-3 victory over Kyrgyzstan in their opening Group D match in the 2026 World Cup/2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers here last night. Dion Cools scored a brace in the seventh and 77th minutes, Khristiian Brauzman scored an own […]
Overconfidence almost cost us the game: Coach
KUALA LUMPUR: National Head Coach Kim Pan Gon feels overconfidence almost punished Malaysia against Kyrgyzstan in the second round of the 2026 World Cup/ 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group D opener here, last night. The South Korean coach said confidence was crucial for every match, but it was also important to respect the opponents, especially […]
Harimau Malaya beat Turkmenistan 1-0 in Asian Cup Qualifiers
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Harimau Malaya beat Turkmenistan 1-0 in a Tier 1 international friendly that took place at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here last night. This was Malaysia’s second victory over Turkmenistan after defeating ‘The Green’ squad 3-1 in Group E action of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, […]
Harimau Malaya’s new character key factor in qualifying for Asian Cup 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: More aggressive and an entertaining style of play. This new character of the Harimau Malaya (national football squad) turned out to be the main ‘weapon’ that led Malaysia to make history by qualifying on merit for the 2023 Asian Cup finals after 42 years. Football observer Dr Pekan Ramli said this could be […]
Malaysia stays host of 2023 Asia Cup qualifiers for Group E
PETALING JAYA: The issue of Malaysia withdrawing as the host of Group E in the third round of the Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers following the spike in COVID-19 cases in the country was not brought up, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu. He said, to date, the Football Association of Malaysia […]
