Two 'home' grounds for Harimau Malaya
The FA of Malaysia (FAM), in a statement on its official social media, confirmed that Peter Clamovski's men will face traditional rivals Singapore on Sept 4 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, before shifting base to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor to play Palestine on Sept 8.
"Our national team will play two high-level matches at two different venues, offering valuable preparation ahead of upcoming competitions. See you there!" FAM posted.
The September fixtures will serve as vital tune-ups for Malaysia's next challenge in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, where they have been drawn in Group F alongside Laos, Vietnam and Nepal.
Malaysia continue their campaign away to Laos on Oct 9 at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane, before hosting the same opponents five days later. Cklamovski's side will then travel to Kathmandu to face Nepal on Nov 18, a match that could prove crucial in determining the group standings.
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