Malaysia suffer shock 0-2 loss to Philippines in AFF under-23 opener
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Malaysia suffer shock 0-2 loss to Philippines in AFF under-23 opener
PETALING JAYA: Harimau Muda led by coach Nafuzi Zain has suffered a shock 2-0 loss to the Philippines in their opening match at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-23 Championship at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday (July 15). Read full story
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“We are incredibly proud of our U23 men! This team, a blend of homegrown talent and our best youth players from abroad, truly reflects the growing success of our talent identification program. Under the leadership of Coach Garrath McPherson and assistant coach Popoy Clariño, we’re confident this squad will grow, as they face stronger opponents in the near future,” said PFF President John Gutierrez The Philippines U23 men’s national football team…
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