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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia U-23 team eyes AFF Cup glory with Tierney's diamond mindset
NATIONAL forward Fergus Tierney summed up his approach to the upcoming 2025 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Cup with a simple yet powerful phrase: 'Pressure creates diamonds.' The young striker, who has already earned caps at the senior level, remains unfazed by the high expectations as Malaysia prepares for the tournament in Jakarta from July 15 to 29. Under head coach Nafuzi Zain, the team has been refining its tactics and conditioning in the final stretch before the competition. Tierney expressed confidence in the squad's progress, stating, 'We are learning a lot every day. We still have a week to go before the tournament, so there's still a lot we need to improve.' His determination was evident in a recent warm-up match against Melaka FC, where he scored twice in a 4-1 victory at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. Aliff Izwan Yuslan and Muhammad Faris Danish Mohd Asrul contributed the remaining goals, showcasing the team's attacking depth. Coach Nafuzi emphasized that fitness remains a top priority, noting improvements in speed and movement. However, he acknowledged the tougher challenges ahead, saying, 'We know the real challenge will be much tougher than our current situation.' With a clear target of reaching the semi-finals, Malaysia will open their Group A campaign against the Philippines on July 15, followed by matches against Brunei on July 18 and hosts Indonesia on July 21. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on July 25, with the final set for July 29. - Bernama
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
No Indonesian clubs in ASEAN Club Championship 2025; only top two teams in league allowed says AFF
Only the top two teams from each league will be allowed in the ASEAN Club Championship 2025, according to a regulation enforced by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). The update was confirmed by PT Liga Indonesia Baru President Director Ferry Paulus in a press conference on Thursday. Indonesia had hoped to send its 3rd and 4th placed finishers in the league, Persebaya and Malut United, but the request was denied. The official team list released by AFF shows no clubs from Indonesia or Timor-Leste. The absence of teams from the aforementioned two countries means the tournament will now have 14 participating teams, out of which two will be eliminated after the Playoff stages. 🔥ASEAN Clubs Championship 2025/26 Update ⚽ ❌ Indonesia 🇮🇩 withdraws – Tournament to feature 14 clubs Stay tuned for more updates including draw dates and schedule! 🏆#ACC2025#ASEANClubsChampionship# — ASEAN FOOTBALL (@theaseanball) July 4, 2025 Buriram United, BG Pathum United and Bangkok United will be the teams representing Thailand. Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC is the sole representative from Cambodia. Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor FC from Malaysia, Cong An Ha Noi and Thep Xanh Nam Dinh from Vietnam and Lion City Sailors and Tampines Rovers will be the other teams with direct slots. Phillippines' DH Cebu FC, Laos' Ezra FC, Myanmar's Shan United FC and Brunei's Kasuka FC will battle it out in the Playoffs for the last two direct spots.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
ASEAN Under-23 Cup: Harimau Muda target semis
THE National Under-23 football squad are targeting to advance to the semi-finals of the 2025 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Cup tournament to be held in Jakarta, from July 15 to 29. Head coach Mohd Nafuzi Zain said that to realise this ambition, the Harimau Muda squad are required to gain three full points in each match of the Group A competition against the Philippines on July 15, followed by Brunei (July 18), before closing the group stage against Indonesia (July 21). 'For the current situation, we are more focused on game by game, especially starting with the crucial match against the Philippines. After that, we face Brunei and the toughest challenge will be up against hosts Indonesia. 'So we are aiming to qualify for the semi-finals but have to get through the group stage first. The semi-finals will give us space to scheme and reach the final,' he told a press conference to announce the list of 30 players picked for Harimau Muda's centralised training, here today. Nineteen of the 26 players who were gathered after the Elite Games match yesterday were called to join the camp which will start on July 1. The players will join 11 existing players in the National Under-23 squad, including Zulhilmi Sharani and Muhammad Faris Danish Mohd Asrul from Johor Darul Ta'zim II (JDT II) as well as Abdul Rahman Daud and Muhammad Alif Izwan Yuslan from Selangor FC. Meanwhile, Nafuzi hopes the players called up, who pack the average experience of Super League action, can help the squad realise that target. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for July 25, while the third-place match and final will take place on July 29.
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
ASEAN Under-23 Cup: Harimau Muda Target Semis
PETALING JAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- The National Under-23 football squad are targeting to advance to the semi-finals of the 2025 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Cup tournament to be held in Jakarta, from July 15 to 29. Head coach Mohd Nafuzi Zain said that to realise this ambition, the Harimau Muda squad are required to gain three full points in each match of the Group A competition against the Philippines on July 15, followed by Brunei (July 18), before closing the group stage against Indonesia (July 21). "For the current situation, we are more focused on game by game, especially starting with the crucial match against the Philippines. After that, we face Brunei and the toughest challenge will be up against hosts Indonesia.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Asian football: Malaysia, Oman set to participate in CAFA Nations Cup 2025 as guest teams
Malaysia and Oman have been officially invited as guest nations to take part in the CAFA (Central Asian Football Association) Nations League 2025, scheduled to take place from August 26 to September 9. Malaysia (under the ASEAN Football Federation) and Oman (under the West Asian Football Federation) will compete with Central Asian teams like Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan. ALSO READ: No ISL in Indian football's 2025-26 calendar — AIFF excludes Indian Super League from next season's schedule The tournament will be co-hosted by Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Russia was initially expected to participate as a guest team but declined the invitation. The inaugural edition of the CAFA Nations League took place in 2023 where Iran beat Uzbekistan 1-0 to clinch the title.
