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Malay Mail
15 hours ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Harimau Malaya coach eyes June 10 Asian Cup clash against Vietnam to end 10-year winless streak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — National head coach Peter Cklamovski has recognised the tough challenge ahead as Harimau Malaya aim to overturn more than a decade of winless results against Vietnam in their crucial Group F 2027 Asian Cup qualifier next Tuesday (June 10). The Australian coach said he respects Vietnam but is determined to make history with Malaysia. 'Malaysia hasn't beaten Vietnam for over 10 years. That's more than a decade and this is a moment we want to overturn and change a bit of history. 'So full respect to Vietnam. I don't focus on one player (opponent); I focus on the whole team. We look forward to the challenge on June 10th,' the 46-year-old coach told reporters when met during the national team's training session, which was also attended by Vietnamese media here, today. At the same time, he praised Vietnam who are led by South Korean Kim Sang Sik as a strong and skilful side, adding that he has studied the entire squad. 'I've watched all of them. They're a very good team, a strong squad. Full respect to Vietnam – they're a very good footballing side,' he said. Vietnam and Malaysia jointly top the group with three points each after winning their opening matches. For the record, the last time Malaysia defeated the Golden Star Warriors was in 2014 before suffering seven defeats and managing just one draw in their eight meetings across all competitions since. The last time the two teams met, Vietnam secured a 3-0 victory in the group stage of the 2022 AseanFootball Federation (AFF) Cup, now known as the Asean Championship. Cklamovski's men will face world number 72 ranked Cape Verde in a closed door friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here, tomorrow night after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in their Tier 1 international match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras, last Thursday. — Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Harimau Malaya's draw against Cape Verde boosts team confidence ahead of Vietnam clash, says Hannah Yeoh
SEREMBAN, May 31 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has described Harimau Malaya's 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in a Tier 1 international friendly on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur as a positive development for the national team. She said the result, achieved against a team ranked 72nd in the world, will help build the team's confidence ahead of their crucial 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match against Vietnam on June 10. 'I hope every match will provide new confidence for our players, especially as they prepare to face Vietnam,' she told reporters at the 14th National Junior Wushu Championship here last night. The event was graced by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, and featured nearly 500 exponents from 17 teams nationwide. Malaysia will face Cape Verde again in a closed-door friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (June 3) as part of preparations for the qualifier. Hannah also urged fans to turn out in full force to support Harimau Malaya, stressing that the energy and chants from the Ultras can significantly lift the players' spirit. 'The cheers from fans really matter. The Ultras' songs and chants play a big role in motivating the team,' she said, citing the difference in atmosphere during a recent Manchester United-Asean All-Stars match without Ultras. She expressed hope the national squad can improve their ranking under the new head coach, with the support of government and corporate sponsorship. On the junior wushu championship, Hannah said her ministry has channelled RM165,000 through the Sports Matching Grant to support the five-day event. She said wushu has now been reclassified as a sport in schools to align with the ministry's long-term athlete development plan, especially in preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. — Bernama
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Mohsen Gilani elected new PFF president after six-year hiatus
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday elected Mohsen Gilani as its new president, ending a six-year administrative vacuum in the country's top football body. Gilani, a former FIFA Development Officer, secured a simple majority with 13 votes in the second round of polling, edging out Taha Alizai of Karachi United, who received 11 votes. He becomes the 17th president of the federation. The election marks a major turning point for the PFF, which had been under a FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee since 2019 following prolonged internal disputes and organizational dysfunction. President, executive body: NA body directs NC to complete election process in 2 months Restoring a permanent leadership is seen as a critical step toward stabilizing football governance and reviving competitive activity in the country. Gilani and his team face immediate challenges, including revitalizing domestic competitions, launching a long-delayed professional league, and enhancing the performance of national teams. The timing is particularly crucial, with Pakistan currently involved in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. The election was initially scheduled for May 20 but was postponed due to logistical constraints and rescheduled for May 27 in Lahore. According to a letter from Acting Secretary Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar, the delay stemmed from difficulties in ensuring the attendance of international observers from FIFA and the AFC, whose presence was essential for the credibility of the process. The successful completion of the election process now paves the way for the PFF to move forward with a renewed mandate and international backing.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Anwar meets Harimau Malaya squad in Johor, rallies support ahead of crucial Asian Cup qualifier with Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — After the conclusion of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Annual National Congress in Johor Bahru yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took the opportunity to meet with the Harimau Malaya squad currently undergoing training in the state capital. In a Facebook post, Anwar said he offered words of encouragement to the national team ahead of an important match in the final round of qualifiers for the 2027 Asian Cup against Vietnam next month. 'All Malaysians will stand firmly behind you, offering unwavering support,' he said. Last month, Harimau Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski was reported as saying that he was confident that his team had the capability to upset the Golden Dragons in the crucial Group F tie of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 10. Malaysia have lost five matches to Vietnam across all competitions, including their most recent encounter — a 3-0 defeat in the group stage of the 2022 ASEAN Cup (formerly known as the AFF Cup). Cklamovski's squad currently sit in second place in Group F after one match, sharing three points with Vietnam at the top, while Nepal and Laos remain at the bottom with no points. — Bernama
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Harimau Malaya to face Cape Verde twice ahead of 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Harimau Malaya squad will get a chance to gauge their progress when they square up against world number 72 Cape Verde in two different settings in preparation for their upcoming crucial 2027 Asian Cup Group F qualifying match against Vietnam. The first match between Malaysia and Cape Verde will be classified as a Tier 1 international friendly at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on May 29. Their second meeting will see them play behind closed doors in the form of a training match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. 'These two matches are part of Harimau Malaya's preparations ahead of their second Group F match in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam at the National Stadium on June 10,' the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said in a statement today. Malaysia began their Group F campaign with a 2-0 win over Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri in Johor in March while Vietnam started with a bang, trouncing Laos 5-0 on home ground. The Harimau Malaya, under the guidance of head coach Peter Cklamovski, are currently ranked 131st in the world while Vietnam are ranked 109th. Meanwhile, FAM said that tickets for the national team's match against Cape Verde and Vietnam can be purchased online via the website from Monday (May 12) from 10 am onwards. 'Tickets can only be purchased online until match day and tickets will not be sold physically at the stadium for both these matches,' the statement added. For the match against Cape Verde at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, tickets are priced at RM40 while those for children (aged 6-12) will be priced at RM6. For the match against Vietnam at the National Stadium, the open tickets will cost RM40, grandstand (RM60), premium (RM70) and children aged six to 12 (RM5). — Bernama
