Guangzhou:The Harimau Malaya squad will now face China and Yemen in Tier 1 international friendlies in November. Originally scheduled to play China twice, the Malaysian team will compete against China on November 14 and Yemen on November 17 in Guangzhou, China.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the updated schedule after receiving an update from the Chinese Football Association. These matches are part of Malaysia's strategy to gain international-level competitive exposure and prepare for future challenges.
The current FIFA rankings place China at 96th, Malaysia at 133rd, and Yemen at 144th. FAM President Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan emphasized the importance of these friendlies for accumulating ranking points, which could improve Malaysia's chances in the draws for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and the 2032 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.