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.
| Nickname(s) | Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigress)[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 | Soleen Al-Zoubi | ||||||||
| Captain | Steffi Sarge Kaur | ||||||||
| Home stadium | Bukit Jalil National Stadium[2] | ||||||||
| FIFA code | MAS | ||||||||
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| FIFA ranking | |||||||||
| Current | 96 (14 June 2024)[3] | ||||||||
| Highest | 69 (July 2003) | ||||||||
| Lowest | 96 (December 2023 – March 2024) | ||||||||
| First international | |||||||||
| New Zealand 3–0 Malaysia (Hong Kong; 27 August 1975) | |||||||||
| Biggest win | |||||||||
| East Timor 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 | |||||||||
| 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 supporter of the national team. They are known for their high fanaticism and support towards the national team. In every international match the national team played, a group standing in the supporter's area can be found. The main colours of the supporters are usually black with a yellow scarf and banners just like the national team kit 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 Bank Islam, Malaysia Airlines, Nike, Telekom Malaysia, 100plus, Extra Joss, KN, Wonda Coffee, Origina, Sanctband Active, Milo and Kronos with the association also establish social responsibilities partners with One Goal and Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT).[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
2023
| 3 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Vietnam | 3–0 | Malaysia | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 16:00 UTC+7 | Stadium: RCAF Old Stadium |
| 6 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Malaysia | 0–1 | Philippines | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Stadium: RCAF Stadium |
| 9 May 2023 2023 Southeast Asian Games | Myanmar | 5–1 | Malaysia | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 16:00 | Stadium: RCAF Old Stadium |
| 18 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament | Malaysia | 0–0 | Saudi Arabia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 20:30 UTC+3 | Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
| 21 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament | Pakistan | 0–0 | Malaysia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 16:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
| 27 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament SF | Lebanon | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Malaysia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 16:00 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Referee: Khuloud AlZaabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
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| 30 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament 3rd place | Malaysia | 1–0 | Saudi Arabia | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| 16:30 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: King Fahd Sports City |
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
Below is the registered officials for the Malaysia Women's Team.
| Malaysia women's national football team coaching staff | ||||
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| Roles | Names | Appointment date | ||
| Head coach | Soleen Al-Zoubi | |||
| Assistant coach | Leila Chua Pak Ling | |||
| Goalkeeping coach | Wong Tse Yang | |||
| Fitness coach | Nurul Afiqah Mohd Rodzi | |||
Players
Current squad
The following players have been selected for the 2023 SAFF Women's International Friendly Tournament (Taif).
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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| 1 | GK | Nur Ezza Ashikin Abdul Razak | 18 April 2003 | UPNM | ||
| 20 | GK | Farah Syakira Mohd Saad | 22 April 1994 | Kelana United | ||
| 4 | DF | Putri Arissa Balqis Ab Llah | 26 August 2000 | UITM | ||
| 6 | DF | Eva Oliviannie Antinus | 3 April 2001 | Malaysian University | ||
| 5 | DF | Siti Nurfaizah Saidin | 1 April 2002 | Malaysian University | ||
| 16 | DF | Nur Amirah Abdul Rahman | 21 November 2004 | Kelana United | ||
| 10 | DF | Steffi Sarge Kaur (captain) | 25 October 1988 | LMS Tigress FC | ||
| 22 | DF | Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua | 5 July 2006 | SMK Seafield | ||
| 21 | DF | Lauren Hoh Ruyi | 27 January 2006 | BISP Cruzeiro | ||
| 9 | MF | Nur Lyana Soberi | 18 June 1999 | ShF PRESINGU | ||
| 19 | MF | Nurul Nadia Roslan | 13 March 2001 | Kelana United | ||
| 7 | MF | Jaciah Jumilis | 23 July 1991 | LMS Tigress FC | ||
| 13 | MF | Nurfazira Muhammad Sani | 13 November 2001 | UITM | ||
| 14 | MF | Siti Nurkhaleeda Ismail | 18 May 2001 | Kelana United | ||
| 17 | MF | Nur Syafiqah Zainal Abidin | 27 December 2001 | UITM | ||
| 3 | MF | Thivashini Sivakumar | 5 January 2006 | SSMP | ||
| 11 | MF | Nur Najwa Irdina Zaidi | 26 September 2006 | SSMP | ||
| 8 | MF | Farahiyah Muhamad Ridzuan | 20 December 1993 | PJ KITA | ||
| 12 | FW | Henrietta Justine | 19 August 2002 | Kelana United | ||
| 15 | FW | Intan Sarah | 10 July 1999 | New York Dutch Lions FC | ||
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 | Nur Ezza Ashikin Abdul Razak | 18 April 2003 | - | - | UPNM | |
| GK | Nurul Azurin Mazlan | 27 January 2000 | - | - | KFF Presingu | |
| GK | Daiyana Wardina Mohd Rosdi | 23 January 2005 | - | - | SSMP | |
| GK | Farah Syakira Mohd Saad | 22 April 1994 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| DF | Steffi Sarge Kaur | 25 October 1988 | - | - | MBSJ | |
| DF | Eva Oliviannie Antinus | 3 April 2001 | - | - | UPNM | |
| DF | Siti Nurfaizah Saidin | 1 April 2002 | - | - | UPNM | |
| DF | Norfiralisna Sulaiman | 2 January 1997 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| DF | Nur Amirah Abdul Rahman | 21 November 2004 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| DF | Putri Arissa Balqis Ab Llah | 26 August 2000 | - | - | UITM | |
| DF | Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua | 5 July 2006 | - | - | SSS Leopard | |
| DF | Lauren Hoh Ruyi | 27 January 2006 | - | - | BISP Cruzeiro | |
| MF | Nur Lyana Soberi | 18 June 1999 | - | - | MBSJ | |
| MF | Nurul Arliana Nabila Mohamad Ramadhan | 10 April 2003 | - | - | UPNM | |
| MF | Nurul Nadia Roslan | 13 March 2001 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| MF | Nur Ainsyah Murad | 22 October 2003 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| MF | Jaciah Jumilis | 23 July 1991 | - | - | Spicegals | |
| MF | Ayuna Anjani Lamsin | 1 October 2003 | - | - | UITM | |
| MF | Nurfazira Muhammad Sani | 13 November 2001 | - | - | UITM | |
| MF | Siti Nurkhaleeda Ismail | 18 May 2001 | - | - | UITM | |
| MF | Nur Syafiqah Zainal Abidin | 27 December 2001 | - | - | UITM | |
| MF | Thivashini Sivakumar | 5 January 2006 | - | - | SSMP | |
| MF | Nur Najwa Irdina Zaidi | 26 September 2006 | - | - | SSMP | |
| MF | Farahiyah Muhamad Ridzuan | 20 December 1993 | - | - | PJ KITA | |
| FW | Henrietta Justine | 19 August 2002 | - | - | UPNM | |
| FW | Intan Sarah Anisah Zulgafli | 10 July 1999 | - | - | Kelana United | |
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 |
| 1991 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1995 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 1999 | |||||||||
| 2003 | |||||||||
| 2007 | |||||||||
| 2011 | |||||||||
| 2015 | |||||||||
| 2019 | |||||||||
| 2023 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2027 | to be determined | ||||||||
| Total | 0/10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
- *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 | |
| 1975 | Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | |
| 1977 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 1980 | Sixth Place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | −1 | |
| 1981 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 1983 | Third Place | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | −9 | |
| 1986 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | −20 | |
| 1989 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 1991 | Group Stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | −23 | |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | −20 | ||
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10 | ||
| 1997 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 1999 | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | −26 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | −24 | ||
| 2003 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 2006 | |||||||||
| 2008 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2010 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 2014 | |||||||||
| 2018 | |||||||||
| 2022 | did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2026 | to be determined | ||||||||
| Total | 9/21 | 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 2022 | did not enter | ||||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFF Women's Championship
| AFF Women's Championship record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 2004 | did not enter | ||||||||
| 2006 | |||||||||
| 2007 | Fourth Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 | −17 | |
| 2008 | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | −23 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 | −15 | ||
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | ||
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | −9 | ||
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | −14 | ||
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | +8 | ||
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 15 | −7 | ||
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | ||
| 2022 | 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 | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1985 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1995 | Silver Medal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | |
| 1997 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | ||
| 2003 | Fourth Place | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19 | −15 | |
| 2005 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2007 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | −11 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | −33 | ||
| 2013 | Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13 | |
| 2017 | Fifth Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | −18 | |
| 2019 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | |
| 2021 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2023 | 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 | |
| Third place | 1983 | |||
Regional
| Football at the Southeast Asian Games | ||||
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| Honours | Years | Head coach | Team | |
| Silver medal | 1995 | |||
Summary
| Overview | |||||
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| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | |
| FIFA Women's World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Summer Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AFC Women's Asian Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AFF Women's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| SEA Games | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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
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- MALAYSIA | Women.Soccerway
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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