KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Defenders Jimmy Raymond (Kuching City FC) and Muhammad Harith Samsuri (Negeri Sembilan FC) are among the 26 players selected for the Harimau Malaya squad for the 2024 ASEAN Cup campaign, scheduled from Dec 8 to Jan 5, 2025.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said that the squad chosen by head coach Pau Marti Vicente includes a balanced mix of experienced and young players, with eight aged 23 and below.
"This is the best team selection possible given the challenges faced for this tournament, which is held outside the FIFA International Match Calendar.
"Additionally, the Malaysian League will continue as scheduled during this period, further complicating player availability," the statement released today read.
A total of 12 players from the 26-member squad who participated in the recent international friendlies against Laos and India have retained their spots. Among them are Haqimi Azim Rosli, Fergus Tierney, Najmudin Akmal Kamal Akmal, Daryl Sham George, and Muhammad Abu Khalil.
"This tournament offers a valuable opportunity to expand the pool of players eligible for the Harimau Malaya squad, particularly with a view towards their participation in future international events, including the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers starting next March," said FAM.
Malaysia will compete in Group A alongside defending champions Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste. Meanwhile, Group B comprises the previous edition's runners-up Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Following is the list of 26 players selected by Pau Marti:
|
No |
Name |
Team |
|
1. |
Dominic Tan |
Sabah FC |
|
2. |
Daniel Sang Ting |
Sabah FC |
|
3. |
Stuart John Wilkin |
Sabah FC |
|
4. |
Darren Lok |
Sabah FC |
|
5. |
Paulo Josue |
Kuala Lumpur City FC |
|
6. |
Muhammad Haqimi Azim Rosli |
Kuala Lumpur City FC |
|
7. |
Declan Lambert |
Kuala Lumpur City FC |
|
8. |
Kalamullah Al-Hafiz Mat Rowi |
Selangor FC |
|
9. |
Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee |
Selangor FC |
|
10. |
Muhammad Aiman Hakimi Othman |
Selangor FC |
|
11. |
Daryl Sham K.K George |
Johor Darul Ta’zim |
|
12. |
Pavithran Gunalan |
Johor Darul Ta’zim |
|
13. |
Muhammad Najmudin Akmal Kamal |
Johor Darul Ta’zim |
|
14. |
Jimmy Raymond |
Kuching City FC |
|
15. |
Muhammad Danial Amier Norhisham |
Kuching City FC |
|
16. |
Mohamed Syamer Kutty Abba |
Penang FC |
|
17. |
Muhammad Adib Abdul Raop |
Penang FC |
|
18. |
Muhammad Syafiq Ahmad |
Kedah Darul Aman FC |
|
19. |
Mohamad Fazrul Amir Md Zaman |
Kelantan Darul Naim FC |
|
20. |
Muhammad Harith Samsuri |
Negeri Sembilan FC |
|
21. |
Muhammad Haziq Nadzli |
Perak FC |
|
22. |
Sergio Fabian Ezequiel Aguero |
Sri Pahang FC |
|
23. |
Muhammad Rahadiazli Rahalim |
Terengganu FC |
|
24. |
Endrick Dos Santos |
Ho Chi Minh City FC |
|
25. |
Fergus Tierney |
Chonburi FC |
|
26. |
Muhammad Abu Khalil |
FC Osaka |
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