Honda and his Asian legends to take on Selangor
For Selangor, the match against Honda's team, made up of some of Asia's finest former internationals, will be part of their preparation for the new M-League season.
Among the notable names in the Asia Warriors line-up will be Indra Putra Mahayuddin, Razman Roslan and Baihakki Khaizan.
Razman said: "Selangor are no pushovers, they are formidable with their new imports and local stars.
"They call us legends, and I accept that with pride, but it's a title that comes with responsibility. We must show the next generation how we carry ourselves."
Midfielder Honda said the match against Selangor will be physically demanding, but he won't be holding back.
"I want to win, and I want to show my seriousness. I won't enjoy it without victory," he said.
Ahead of the Malaysia stop. the Asia Warriors will play a match against Persik Kediri in Indonesia, where they will also held football clinics and community events.
Their tour, themed Unity Beyond Borders, will also see Honda and company having a Social Night event on July 25 and a youth clinic at Selangor's training ground on July 26.
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