Malaysia women's national football team
The Malaysia women's national football team represents Malaysia in international women's association football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Despite football being one of the nation's favorite sports, Malaysia is not among the strongest teams in the AFC, especially its women's side. Women's football in Malaysia is considerably underdeveloped, mostly due to the strict principles of Islam, the country's most dominant religion, in contrast with the men's side.
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| Nickname(s) | Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigers)[1] Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team) | |||||||
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| Association | Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) | |||||||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | |||||||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | |||||||
| Head coach | ||||||||
| Captain | Steffi Sarge Kaur | |||||||
| Home stadium | Bukit Jalil National Stadium[2] | |||||||
| FIFA code | MAS | |||||||
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| FIFA ranking | ||||||||
| Current | 88 | |||||||
| Highest | 69 (July 2003) | |||||||
| Lowest | 133 (September 2011) | |||||||
| First international | ||||||||
(Hong Kong; 27 August 1975) | ||||||||
| Biggest win | ||||||||
(Mandalay, Myanmar; 31 July 2016) | ||||||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||||||
(Iloilo, Philippines; 7 November 1999) (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 25 May 2005) | ||||||||
| Asian Cup | ||||||||
| Appearances | 9 (first in 1975) | |||||||
| Best result | Third Place (1983) | |||||||
| AFF Championship | ||||||||
| Appearances | 10 (first in 2007) | |||||||
| Best result | Fourth Place (2007) | |||||||
Medal record
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History
In 2005, the team was one of seven that included Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Singapore, that were expected to field a women's football team to compete at that year's SEA Games in the Philippines.[4]
New era
Consequently, FAM has planned to set up the first women football league in Malaysia. It is planned to be named Women Division 1 and Women Super League.
Team image
Nicknames
The Malaysia women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigress)"[1] or Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team)".
Kits and crest
The logo symbolises the unity and forward progress of Malaysian football. Composed of four main elements, the logo stands for the development and awareness of the international image and patriotism of the sport in Malaysia. The Malayan tiger leaping over a football is the main element of the logo, and symbolises the courage and dignity portrayed while playing the game. The paddy stalks represent the prosperity and wealth of Malaysia, and the development of football in the country from the grassroots level. The Malay kris that rests at the top represents nationalism, and awareness that represents Malaysia at every level of football. The entire emblem is enclosed within a circle that represents the unity and timelessness of the sport.
Kit suppliers
Similar to the men's team, the national team kit was manufactured by Adidas from the 1970s, who also sponsored the national team kit. Since 2007, the official Malaysia team kit has been manufactured by Nike. The home kit's design of black and yellow stripes is a throwback to the kit used by the Malaysian national team of the 1920s. The great national team of the 1970s also sported similar stripes, which are supposed to be reminiscent of the stripes of a tiger, the symbol of Malaysia's national football team. Since November 2010, Nike Malaysia has replaced Adidas as the team kit sponsor.[5]
| Adidas (1970–2006) | |||||||
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1995–1997 Home
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1995–1997 Away
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2000 Home
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2001 Home
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2002 Home
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2001–2002 Away
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2004–2005 Home
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2004–2005 Away
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| Nike (2007–present) | |||||||
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2007–2008 Home
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2007–2008 Away
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2008–2010 Home
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2008–2010 Away
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2010–2012 Home
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2010–2012 Away
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2012–2014 Home
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2012–2014 Away
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2014–2016 Home
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2014–2016 Away
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Current Home
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Current Away
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Home stadium
The Malaysia plays their home matches on the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Supporters
Ultras Malaya is the name of the major supporters for the national team in West Malaysia. They are known for their high fanaticism and support towards the national team. In every international match the national team played, a group standing at the supporters area can be found. The main colours of the supporters are usually black with a yellow scarf and banners just like the national team kits colours. These supporters always bring flares, drums and large national flags to the stadiums.[6]
Sponsors
According to the website of Football Association of Malaysia, Malaysia main sponsors include Nike, Bank Islam, 100plus, Telekom Malaysia and One Goal.[7]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2022
| 23 June 2022 Friendly | Bangladesh | 6–0 | | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| BST (UTC+6) | Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium |
| 26 June 2022 Friendly | Bangladesh | 0–0 | | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| BST (UTC+6) | Stadium: Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium |
| 4 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship | Singapore | 0–0 | | Manila, Philippines |
| 16:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium Referee: Aung Seinn Cho (Myanmar) |
| 6 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship | Indonesia | 1–1 | | Laguna, Philippines |
| 16:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium Referee: Plong Pichakara (Cambodia) |
| 8 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship | Malaysia | 0–4 | | Laguna, Philippines |
| 19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium Referee: Thein Thein Aye (Myanmar) |
| 10 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship | Malaysia | 0–4 | | Cavite, Philippines |
| 19:00 UTC+8 |
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Stadium: Imus Grandstand Referee: Plong Pichakara (Cambodia) |
| 12 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship | Australia U23 | 6–0 | | Cavite, Philippines |
| 19:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Imus Grandstand |
2023
| 3 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Vietnam | 3–0 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 16:00 UTC+7 | Stadium: RCAF Old Stadium |
| 6 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Malaysia | 0–1 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Stadium: RCAF Stadium |
| 9 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Myanmar | 5–1 | | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 16:00 | Stadium: RCAF Old Stadium |
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
Below is the registered officials for the Malaysia Women's Team.
| Position | Name |
| Technical Director | |
| Team Manager | |
| Head coach | |
| Assistant coach | |
| Fitness coach | |
| Goalkeeping coach | |
| Physiotherapist | |
| Kit Woman | |
Players
Current squad
The following players have been called up for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification phase.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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| 1 | GK | Olevia Olga Sabrinus | 28 November 2000 | |||
| 20 | GK | Asma Junaidi | 17 July 1997 | |||
| 23 | GK | Nurul Azurin Mazlan | 27 January 2000 | |||
| 2 | DF | Nor Saema Che Tengah | 24 July 1998 | |||
| 3 | MF | Mira Fazliana Aidi | 20 November 1990 | |||
| 9 | DF | Jessica Sussane Mailu | 7 December 1988 | |||
| 10 | DF | Steffi Sarge Kaur Singh | 3 September 2000 | |||
| 14 | DF | Siti Nurfaizah Saidin | 28 November 2001 | |||
| 17 | DF | Malini Nordin (captain) | 29 December 1985 | |||
| 18 | DF | Nurfatin Rozani | 25 May 1991 | |||
| 21 | DF | Hellma Emily Joinin | 11 April 1992 | |||
| 5 | MF | Alice Mic Michael | 22 June 1997 | |||
| 6 | MF | Nur Lyana Soberi | 27 April 2002 | |||
| 7 | MF | Jaciah Jumilis | 23 July 1991 | |||
| 8 | MF | Nur Faiqah Safira Farid | 29 June 1999 | |||
| 12 | MF | Nur Farishah Erinna Hisham | 10 August 2000 | |||
| 13 | MF | Andrea Lee Xin Yi | 28 November 1996 | |||
| 15 | MF | Pedrolia Martin Sikayun | 18 February 1992 | |||
| 16 | MF | Eva Olivianie Antinus | 2 June 1993 | |||
| 19 | MF | Dadree Rofinus | 2 October 1993 | |||
| 22 | MF | Waitie Taming | 13 January 1995 | |||
| 4 | FW | Henrietta Justine | 24 September 1995 | |||
| 11 | FW | Puteri Noralisa Wilkinson | 10 November 1995 | |||
Recent call ups
- The following players have been called up to a Malaysia squad in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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| GK | Dhiya Fatihah Ahmad Razali | 28 March 1990 | - | - | ||
| GK | Roszaini Bakar | 17 October 1990 | - | - | ||
| DF | Nurul Husna Mohd Nazri | 20 March 1999 | - | - | ||
| DF | Mira Fazliana Aidi | 1 January 1998 | - | - | ||
| DF | Nur Athirah Farhanah Zairi | 5 July 1999 | - | - | ||
| DF | Yasrikallaura Tumas | 15 October 1996 | - | - | ||
| DF | Noor Mianah Balanting | 20 August 1998 | - | - | ||
| DF | Eslilah Esar | 18 July 1989 | - | - | ||
| DF | Rozeinie Dusileh | 20 December 1991 | - | - | ||
| MF | Usliza Usman | 20 May 1995 | - | - | ||
| MF | Ji Fedalliah Claritta Jaimin | 28 August 1996 | - | - | ||
| MF | Nur Shazwina Shuib | 8 August 1992 | - | - | ||
| MF | Marlia Basri | 28 November 1992 | - | - | ||
| MF | Norsuriani Mazli | 27 April 1990 | - | - | ||
| MF | Norhanisa Yahya | 2 April 1989 | - | - | ||
| MF | Haindee Mosroh | 17 April 1993 | - | - | ||
| FW | Sihaya Ajad | 10 March 1990 | - | - | ||
| FW | Meizora Mukal | 21 February 1998 | - | - | ||
Competitive record
Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD |
| did not qualify | |||||||||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| did not qualify | |||||||||
| Total | 0/9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
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- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFC Women's Asian Cup
| AFC Women's Asian Cup record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | ||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| Sixth Place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | −1 | ||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| Third Place | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | −9 | ||
| Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | −20 | ||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| Group Stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | −23 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | −20 | |||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10 | |||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | −26 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | −24 | |||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| did not qualify | |||||||||
| did not enter | |||||||||
| did not qualify | |||||||||
| Total | 9/20 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 161 | −141 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Notes:
- Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Asian Games
| Asian Games record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1990 to 2018 | did not enter | ||||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFF Women's Championship
| AFF Women's Championship record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| did not enter | |||||||||
| Fourth Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 | −17 | ||
| Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | −23 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 | −15 | |||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | |||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | −9 | |||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | −14 | |||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | +8 | |||
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 15 | −7 | |||
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | |||
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | −14 | |||
| Total | 10/12 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 42 | 139 | −97 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
SEA Games
| Southeast Asian Games record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| Did not enter | |||||||||
| Silver Medal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | ||
| Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | |||
| Fourth Place | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19 | −15 | ||
| Did not enter | |||||||||
| Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | −11 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | −33 | |||
| Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13 | ||
| Fifth Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | −18 | ||
| Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | ||
| Did not enter | |||||||||
| Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8 | ||
| Total | 10/13 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 133 | −111 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Notes:
- Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
- These matches are not regarded as part of the national team's record, nor are caps awarded.
Honours and achievements
Continental
| AFC Women's Championship | ||||
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| Honours | Years | Head coach | Team | |
| 1983 | ||||
Regional
| Football at the Southeast Asian Games | ||||
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| Honours | Years | Head coach | Team | |
| 1995 | ||||
Summary
| Overview | |||||
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| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | 5th place |
| FIFA Women's World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Summer Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Women's Asian Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AFF Women's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SEA Games | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
See also
- Sport in Malaysia
- Football in Malaysia
- Women's football in Malaysia
- Football in Malaysia
- Football Association of Malaysia
- Malaysia women's national football team
- Malaysia women's national football team results
- List of Malaysia women's international footballers
- Malaysia women's national under-20 football team
- Malaysia women's national under-17 football team
- Malaysia women's national futsal team
- Malaysia national football team
References
- Ooi Kin Fai (3 April 2017). "FAM reverts team name back to Harimau Malaya". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- MALAYSIA | Women.Soccerway
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- Edson C. Tandoc Jr. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- "Nike Malaysia 2014–2015 Kits Released". Footy Headlines. 31 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- "Ultras Malaya". MalaysiaKini. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- "FAM Sponsors". Retrieved 29 March 2016.
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