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. Malaysia has no tradition for women's football and considerably underdeveloped, in contrast with the men's side.

Malaysia
Nickname(s)Harimau Malaya
(Malayan Tigers)
[1]
Skuad Kebangsaan
(National Team)
AssociationFootball Association of Malaysia (FAM)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachJacob Joseph
CaptainMalini Nordin
Home stadiumBukit Jalil National Stadium[2]
FIFA codeMAS
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 88 (25 March 2022)[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)
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1975)
Best resultThird Place, 1983

History

The Malaysia women's U-19 national team previously were under fire after a miserable run in AFC U-19 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. After that, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) decided to take in the team for better management.

In 2005, the country was one of seven teams 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 the Asian Games in Marikina in December.[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 Tigers)"[1] or Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team)".

Kits and crest

The logo symbolises the unity and forward progress of Malaysian football. Comprising 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 required 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 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. Even in every international match the national team played, they will be found in a group standing at the supporters area. The main colours for these supporter are usually in 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

2021

19 September 2021 2022 AFC WACQ Malaysia  0–4  Thailand Al-Ram, Palestine
Report
  • Kanyanat 1', 37', 90+2'
  • Nutwadee 2'
Stadium: Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium
Referee: Cha Min-ji (South Korea)
22 September 2021 2022 AFC WACQ Palestine  0–2  Malaysia Al-Ram, Palestine
Report
  • Lee 57'
  • Kaur 82'
Stadium: Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium
Referee: Esra'a Al-Mbaidin (Jordan)

2022

23 June 2022 Friendly Bangladesh  v  Malaysia Sylhet, Bangladesh
BST (UTC+6) Stadium: Sylhet District Stadium
26 June 2022 Friendly Bangladesh  v  Malaysia Sylhet, Bangladesh
BST (UTC+6) Stadium: Sylhet District Stadium

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Below is the registered officials for the Malaysia Women's Team.

Position Name
Technical Director Jacob Joseph
Team Manager Dato Suraya Yaacob
Head coach Jacob Joseph
Assistant coach Kok Keng Lin
Fitness coach Mohd Faizal Md So'od
Goalkeeping coach Zaidi Zainol
Physiotherapist Shohaili Mansor
Kit Woman Meizora Mukol

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification matches.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Olevia Olga Sabrinus Melaka United
20 1GK Asma Junaidi Sabah
23 1GK Nurul Azurin Mazlan (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 Negeri Sembilan

2 2DF Nor Saema Binti Che Tengah
3 3MF Mira Fazliana Binti Aidi Kedah
9 2DF Jessica Sussane Mailu Sabah
10 2DF Steffi Sarge Kaur Sergeant Singh
14 2DF Siti Nurfaizah Saidin Melaka United
17 2DF Malini Nordin(c) (1985-12-29) 29 December 1985 Negeri Sembilan
18 2DF Nurfatin Binti Rozani
21 2DF Hellma Emily Joinin Kuala Lumpur

5 3MF Alice Mic Michael Melaka United
6 3MF Nur Lyana Soberi Kedah
7 3MF Jaciah Jumilis (1991-07-23) 23 July 1991 Kuala Lumpur
8 3MF Nur Faiqah Safira Binti Farid Selangor
12 3MF Nur Farishah Erinna Hisham Kedah
13 3MF Lee Xin Yi Andrea Selangor
15 3MF Pedrolia Martin Sikayun (1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 Sabah
16 3MF Eva Olivianie Antinus Melaka United
19 3MF Dadree Rofinus Sabah
22 3MF Waitie Taming Negeri Sembilan

4 4FW Henrietta Justine Melaka United
11 4FW Puteri Noralisa Wilkinson (1995-11-10) 10 November 1995 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 - - Kedah
GK Roszaini Bakar (1990-10-17) 17 October 1990 - - ATM

DF Nurul Husna Mohd Nazri - - Kedah
DF Mira Fazliana Aidi - - Kedah
DF Nur Athirah Farhanah Zairi (1999-07-05) 5 July 1999 - - Penang
DF Yasrikallaura Tumas (1996-10-15) 15 October 1996 - - Sabah
DF Noor Mianah Balanting - - Sabah
DF Eslilah Esar (1989-07-18) 18 July 1989 - - Sabah
MF Usliza Usman (1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 - - Sabah
DF Rozeinie Dusileh - - PDRM

MF Ji Fedalliah Claritta Jaimin (1996-08-28) 28 August 1996 - - Sabah
MF Nur Shazwina Shuib - - Kedah
MF Ji Fedalliah Claritta Jaimin (1996-08-28) 28 August 1996 - - Sabah
MF Nur Shazwina Shuib - - Kedah
MF Marlia Basri - - Sabah
MF Norsuriani Mazli (1990-04-27) 27 April 1990 - - PDRM
MF Norhanisa Yahya (1989-04-02) 2 April 1989 - - PDRM
MF Haindee Mosroh (1993-04-17) 17 April 1993 - - Sabah

FW Sihaya Ajad (1990-03-10) 10 March 1990 - - Sabah
FW Meizora Mukal - - 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
1991Did not qualify
1995Did not enter
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023Did not qualify
Total0/9--------
*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
1975Fourth Place4103311–8
1977Did not enter
1979Sixth Place511345–1
1981Did not enter
1983Third Place6213716–9
1986Group Stage2002020–20
1989Did not enter
1991Group Stage4112124–23
19933003323–20
19952002111–10
1997Did not enter
1999Group Stage4004127–26
20014004024–24
2003Did not enter
2006
2008Did not qualify
2010Did not enter
2014
2018
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.

AFF Women's Championship

AFF Women's Championship record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
2004Did not enter
2006
2007Fourth Place4203421–17
2008Group Stage4004124–23
20113012318–15
2012200227–5
2013400409–9
20153003014–14
20163102146+8
20184202815–7
20194202910–1
2022To be determined
Total9/1131712441124–83
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

SEA Games

Southeast Asian Games record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
1985Did not enter
1995Silver Medal521275+2
1997Group Stage201112–1
2001310237–4
2003Fourth Place5023419–15
2005Did not enter
2007Group Stage2002011–11
20094004134–33
2013Fourth Place4103417–13
2017Fifth Place4004119–18
2019Group Stage2002010–10
2021Did not enter
Total9/1131442321124–103
*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.

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. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  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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