Harimau Malaya Head to Indonesia as FAM President Backs ASEAN Cup Final Push

Harimau Malaya have departed for Indonesia ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with newly elected Football Association of Malaysia president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan backing the national team to challenge for a place in the final.

Ab Ghani said Malaysia have the quality and ability to go deep into the tournament, urging the players to give their best and remember that they are representing the country.

The national squad, led by interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe, will begin their Group A campaign against Bangladesh at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on 25 September.

Malaysia will then face hosts Indonesia on 28 September before completing the group stage against Singapore in Bandung on 1 October.

Only the Group A winner will advance to the final, which will be played at Gelora Bung Karno on 5 October.

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