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KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has wished the Harimau Malaya squad the best of luck as they begin their 2022 Asean Football Federation Cup campaign against Myanmar today.
In a post on his Facebook page, Anwar said he was confident that the team, comprising new faces and experienced players under the guidance of head coach Kim Pan-gon, would be able to showcase their best performance this time.
“I represent all Malaysians in wishing success for the Harimau Malaya squad. Fight with all your heart for the badge on your chests!” the post added.
After playing against Myanmar, the national team will take on Laos at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday, Vietnam in Hanoi on December 27, and Singapore in Bukit Jalil on January 3 as they seek to finish in the top two spots in Group B and qualify for the semi-finals.
Since the tournament began in 1996, when it was known as the Tiger Cup, Malaysia have emerged as champions once in 2010 and finished runners-up thrice – in 1996, 2014, and 2018.
Only four teams have won the biennial tournament, namely Thailand (six times), Singapore (four times), Vietnam (twice), and Malaysia (once). – Bernama, December 21, 2022