Will heritage players join Harimau Malaya for Asian Cup qualifiers? Up to coach Cklamovski, FAM says
KUALA LUMPUR — The decision on the involvement of two new heritage players in the Harimau Malaya squad for the opening match of Group F in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Nepal will depend on the coaching staff’s considerations.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub confirmed the presence of the two players but said that their participation in the actual match would depend on their current performance, compatibility with the team and tactical requirements.
“So far, we do have two heritage players who have started training with the team, but on match day, it will be up to the coach to decide whether they play or not.
“The players who have joined are all of a high standard. We will continue to observe their performance with the national team,” he said when met at the FAM 2025 breaking of fast event here yesterday.
Under the guidance of head coach Peter Cklamovski, Malaysia will face Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri next Tuesday. This will also be Cklamovski’s debut match since his appointment as head coach.
