Liaoning tune-up for Speedy Tigresses
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team will play seven friendly matches against Liaoning Club in China from May 7-17 in preparation for next month's Nations Cup in Walcz, Poland.
National coach Nasihin Nubli said: "The players selected for the tour must prove themselves that they are ready for the Nations Cup.
"I want to see how they react against Liaoning who have a few national players. Liaoning play fast, aggressive and technical matches.
"Playing seven matches will be a good test to see how the young players cope against an experienced club."
In February, the Speedy Tigresses played five friendlies against world No. 21 South Africa in Bukit Jalil.
World No. 23 Malaysia are drawn in Group A with Poland, South Africa and Uruguay in the Nations Cup.
The 23-member squad:
Goalkeepers: Siti Zalia Nasir, Nur Hazlinda Zainal Abidin, Fitrinur Amiera Ramlee
Defenders: Juliani Mohamad Din, Nurul Fatin Fatiah Azman, Khairunnisa Ayuni Sharuddin, Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadini, Anith Humaira Baharudin, Nur Aisyah Che Musa, Zawiatul Akma Hartomo, Nur Syahirah Azwan
Midfielders: Nurmaizatul Hanim Syafi Shiek Fuad, Siti Nur Arfah, Nor Nur Insyirah Effarizal, Nur Nabila Alia Yussaini, Siti Nur Atika Shaikh Maznan, Siti Nur Irdina Nor, Nur Shamine Azureen Badusha
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