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.

Malaysia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Harimau Malaya
(Malayan Tigers)
[1]
Skuad Kebangsaan
(National Team)
AssociationFootball Association of Malaysia (FAM)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachJordan Soleen Al-Zoubi
CaptainSteffi Sarge Kaur
Home stadiumBukit Jalil National Stadium[2]
FIFA codeMAS
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 88 Increase 1 (24 March 2023)[3]
Highest69 (July 2003)
Lowest133 (September 2011)
First international
 New Zealand 3–0  Malaysia
(Hong Kong; 27 August 1975)
Biggest win
 Timor-Leste 0–13  Malaysia
(Mandalay, Myanmar; 31 July 2016)
Biggest defeat
 Chinese Taipei 16–0  Malaysia
(Iloilo, Philippines; 7 November 1999)
 Malaysia 0–16 Myanmar 
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 25 May 2005)
Asian Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1975)
Best resultThird Place (1983)
AFF Championship
Appearances10 (first in 2007)
Best resultFourth Place (2007)
Medal record

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)
1995–1997 Home
1995–1997 Away
2000 Home
2001 Home
2002 Home
2001–2002 Away
2004–2005 Home
2004–2005 Away
Nike (2007–present)
2007–2008 Home
2007–2008 Away
2008–2010 Home
2008–2010 Away
2010–2012 Home
2010–2012 Away
2012–2014 Home
2012–2014 Away
2014–2016 Home
2014–2016 Away
Current Home
Current Away

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

4 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship Singapore  0–0  Malaysia 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  Malaysia Laguna, Philippines
16:00 UTC+8
  • Sheva 74'
  • Steffi 90+2'
Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
Referee: Plong Pichakara (Cambodia)
10 July 2022 2022 AFF Women's Championship Malaysia  0–4  Thailand Cavite, Philippines
19:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Imus Grandstand
Referee: Plong Pichakara (Cambodia)

2023

3 May 2023 (2023-05-03) 2023 Southeast Asian Games Vietnam  3–0  Malaysia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
16:00 UTC+7 Stadium: RCAF Old Stadium
6 May 2023 (2023-05-06) 2023 Southeast Asian Games Malaysia  0–1  Philippines Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Stadium: RCAF Stadium
9 May 2023 (2023-05-09) 2023 Southeast Asian Games Myanmar  5–1  Malaysia 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 DirectorMalaysia Jacob Joseph
Team ManagerMalaysia Dato Suraya Yaacob
Head coachJordan Soleen Al-Zoubi
Assistant coachMalaysia Kok Keng Lin
Fitness coachMalaysia Mohd Faizal Md So'od
Goalkeeping coachMalaysia Zaidi Zainol
PhysiotherapistMalaysia Shohaili Mansor
Kit WomanMalaysia Meizora Mukol

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
1 1GK Olevia Olga Sabrinus (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 Malaysia Melaka United
20 1GK Asma Junaidi (1997-07-17) 17 July 1997 Malaysia Sabah
23 1GK Nurul Azurin Mazlan (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 India Misaka United

2 2DF Nor Saema Che Tengah (1998-07-24) 24 July 1998 Malaysia
3 3MF Mira Fazliana Aidi (1990-11-20) 20 November 1990 Malaysia Kedah
9 2DF Jessica Sussane Mailu (1988-12-07) 7 December 1988 Malaysia Sabah
10 2DF Steffi Sarge Kaur Singh (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 Malaysia
14 2DF Siti Nurfaizah Saidin (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 Malaysia Melaka United
17 2DF Malini Nordin (captain) (1985-12-29) 29 December 1985 Malaysia Negeri Sembilan
18 2DF Nurfatin Rozani (1991-05-25) 25 May 1991 Malaysia
21 2DF Hellma Emily Joinin (1992-04-11) 11 April 1992 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

5 3MF Alice Mic Michael (1997-06-22) 22 June 1997 Malaysia Melaka United
6 3MF Nur Lyana Soberi (2002-04-27) 27 April 2002 Malaysia Kedah
7 3MF Jaciah Jumilis (1991-07-23) 23 July 1991 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
8 3MF Nur Faiqah Safira Farid (1999-06-29) 29 June 1999 Malaysia Selangor
12 3MF Nur Farishah Erinna Hisham (2000-08-10) 10 August 2000 Malaysia Kedah
13 3MF Andrea Lee Xin Yi (1996-11-28) 28 November 1996 Malaysia Selangor
15 3MF Pedrolia Martin Sikayun (1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 Malaysia Sabah
16 3MF Eva Olivianie Antinus (1993-06-02) 2 June 1993 Malaysia Melaka United
19 3MF Dadree Rofinus (1993-10-02) 2 October 1993 Malaysia Sabah
22 3MF Waitie Taming (1995-01-13) 13 January 1995 Malaysia Negeri Sembilan

4 4FW Henrietta Justine (1995-09-24) 24 September 1995 Malaysia Melaka United
11 4FW Puteri Noralisa Wilkinson (1995-11-10) 10 November 1995 Malaysia Sabah

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
GK Dhiya Fatihah Ahmad Razali (1990-03-28) 28 March 1990 - - Malaysia Kedah
GK Roszaini Bakar (1990-10-17) 17 October 1990 - - Malaysia ATM

DF Nurul Husna Mohd Nazri (1999-03-20) 20 March 1999 - - Malaysia Kedah
DF Mira Fazliana Aidi (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 - - Malaysia Kedah
DF Nur Athirah Farhanah Zairi (1999-07-05) 5 July 1999 - - Malaysia Penang
DF Yasrikallaura Tumas (1996-10-15) 15 October 1996 - - Malaysia Sabah
DF Noor Mianah Balanting (1998-08-20) 20 August 1998 - - Malaysia Sabah
DF Eslilah Esar (1989-07-18) 18 July 1989 - - Malaysia Sabah
DF Rozeinie Dusileh (1991-12-20) 20 December 1991 - - Malaysia PDRM

MF Usliza Usman (1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 - - Malaysia Sabah
MF Ji Fedalliah Claritta Jaimin (1996-08-28) 28 August 1996 - - Malaysia Sabah
MF Nur Shazwina Shuib (1992-08-08) 8 August 1992 - - Malaysia Kedah
MF Marlia Basri (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 - - Malaysia Sabah
MF Norsuriani Mazli (1990-04-27) 27 April 1990 - - Malaysia PDRM
MF Norhanisa Yahya (1989-04-02) 2 April 1989 - - Malaysia PDRM
MF Haindee Mosroh (1993-04-17) 17 April 1993 - - Malaysia Sabah

FW Sihaya Ajad (1990-03-10) 10 March 1990 - - Malaysia Sabah
FW Meizora Mukal (1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 - - Malaysia Sabah

Competitive record

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place     Fourth place  

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result Position GP W D* L GF GA GD
China 1991did not qualify
Sweden 1995did not enter
United States 1999
United States 2003
China 2007
Germany 2011
Canada 2015
France 2019
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023did not qualify
Total0/9--------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
Hong Kong 1975Fourth Place4103311−8
Taiwan 1977did not enter
India 1980Sixth Place511345−1
Hong Kong 1981did not enter
Thailand 1983Third Place6213716−9
Hong Kong 1986Group Stage2002020−20
Hong Kong 1989did not enter
Japan 1991Group Stage4112124−23
Malaysia 19933003323−20
Malaysia 19952002111−10
China 1997did not enter
Philippines 1999Group Stage4004127−26
Chinese Taipei 20014004024−24
Thailand 2003did not enter
Australia 2006
Vietnam 2008did not qualify
China 2010did not enter
Vietnam 2014
Jordan 2018
India 2022did not qualify
Total9/2034532620161−141
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Notes:

  • Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year Result GP W D L GF GA GD
1990 to 2018did 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
Vietnam 2004did not enter
Vietnam 2006
Myanmar 2007Fourth Place4203421−17
Vietnam 2008Group Stage4004124−23
Laos 20113012318−15
Vietnam 2012200227−5
Myanmar 2013400409−9
Vietnam 20153003014−14
Myanmar 20163102146+8
Indonesia 20184202815−7
Thailand 20194202910−1
Philippines 20225023115−14
Total10/1236732742139−97
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

SEA Games

Southeast Asian Games record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
Thailand 1985Did not enter
Thailand 1995Silver Medal521275+2
Indonesia 1997Group Stage201112−1
Malaysia 2001310237−4
Vietnam 2003Fourth Place5023419−15
Philippines 2005Did not enter
Thailand 2007Group Stage2002011−11
Laos 20094004134−33
Myanmar 2013Fourth Place4103417−13
Malaysia 2017Fifth Place4004119−18
Philippines 2019Group Stage2002010−10
Vietnam 2021Did not enter
Cambodia 2023Group Stage300319−8
Total10/1334442622133−111
*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
Honours Years Head coach Team
Third place 1983 Malaysia

Regional

Football at the Southeast Asian Games
Honours Years Head coach Team
Silver medal 1995 Malaysia

Summary

Overview
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


References

  1. Ooi Kin Fai (3 April 2017). "FAM reverts team name back to Harimau Malaya". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. MALAYSIA | Women.Soccerway
  3. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  4. Edson C. Tandoc Jr. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  5. "Nike Malaysia 2014–2015 Kits Released". Footy Headlines. 31 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  6. "Ultras Malaya". MalaysiaKini. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  7. "FAM Sponsors". Retrieved 29 March 2016. See at the bottom of the website.


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