CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Best Platform To Gauge Harimau Malaya's Progress
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's first-ever appearance in the 2025 edition of the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup in Uzbekistan from Aug 26 to Sept 9 will provide the best platform to evaluate the team's actual progress.
Harimau Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski expects his men to be tested on and off the pitch at the tournament, which brings together eight teams, including Iran and Uzbekistan, who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
"The experience gained will be vital for the continued development of the national team,' he posted on the Malaysia NT Facebook page today.
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