Young Tigresses ready to pounce on Asian Cup qualification dream
The Young Tigresses will open their Group F campaign against Iran at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras on Wednesday.
Cameron believes his players have the quality but insists they must now convert potential into performance on the Asian stage.
He also urged fans to show up and support the team in their opener against Iran.
"I think we have a very good squad, but that doesn't mean we are on par with other teams just yet. However, I'm confident my players will give 100 per cent every time they step onto the pitch," he said during the pre-match press conference in Cheras on Tuesday.
"I've told them to play without regrets. When the final whistle blows, we want to leave the field knowing we've given everything to get the best possible result.
"If more supporters turn up, that would be a huge boost for us. I'm sure the players won't disappoint and will give their best."
After the Iran clash, the Young Tigresses will face tournament heavyweights Japan at the same venue on Friday before wrapping up their group campaign against Guam on Sunday.
Japan have won the tournament six times and were runners-up at the 2024 edition in Uzbekistan.
Only the group winners and the three best second-placed teams will qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup in Thailand, which will be held from April 1-18.
Malaysia's Under-20 women's squad have never qualified for the Asian Cup Finals since the tournament began in 2002.
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