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 Tigress)
[1]
Skuad Kebangsaan
(National Team)
AssociationFootball Association of Malaysia (FAM)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachSoleen Al-Zoubi
CaptainSteffi Sarge Kaur
Home stadiumBukit Jalil National Stadium[2]
FIFA codeMAS
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 89 Steady (25 August 2023)[3]
Highest69 (July 2003)
Lowest92 (April – August 2021)
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

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
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
  • soccer ball with check mark Sarge
  • soccer ball with red X Sarah
  • soccer ball with red X Arissa
  • soccer ball with check mark Soberi
  • soccer ball with red X Saidin
  • soccer ball with red X Mazlan
  • soccer ball with check mark Usman
  • soccer ball with red X Irdina
30 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament 3rd place Malaysia  1–0  Saudi Arabia Taif, Saudi Arabia
16:30 UTC+3
  • Sarge 45+4'
Stadium: King Fahd Sports City

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

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

Malaysia coaching staff
Roles Names Appointment date
Team Manager Malaysia Dato Suraya Yaacob
Technical Director Australia Scott O'Donell
Head coach Jordan Soleen Al-Zoubi
Assistant Head coach Malaysia Leila Chua Pak Ling
Goalkeeping Coach Hong Kong Wong Tse Yang
Fitness Coach Malaysia Nurul Afiqah Mohd Rodzi
Team Administrator Malaysia Syahidah Nurashikin Binti Samshool
Media Officer Malaysia Raja Puteri Nabiha Raja Ayub
Physiotherapist Malaysia Shohaili Mansor
Kit Manager Malaysia Iza Fazirah
Photographer Malaysia Jamie Nazmi

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
1 1GK Nur Ezza Ashikin Binti Abdul Razak (2003-04-18) 18 April 2003 Malaysia UPNM
20 1GK Farah Syakira Binti Mohd Saad (1994-04-22) 22 April 1994 Malaysia Kelana United

4 2DF Putri Arissa Balqis Binti Ab Llah (2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 Malaysia UITM
6 2DF Eva Oliviannie Antinus (2001-04-03) 3 April 2001 Malaysia Malaysian University
5 2DF Siti Nurfaizah Binti Saidin (2002-04-01) 1 April 2002 Malaysia Malaysian University
16 2DF Nur Amirah Binti Abdul Rahman (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 Malaysia Kelana United
10 2DF Steffi Sarge Kaur (captain) (1988-10-25) 25 October 1988 Malaysia LMS Tigress FC
22 2DF Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua (2006-07-05) 5 July 2006 Malaysia SMK Seafield
21 2DF Lauren Hoh Ruyi (2006-01-27) 27 January 2006 Thailand BISP

9 3MF Nur Lyana Binti Soberi (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 Kosovo ShF PRESINGU
19 3MF Nurul Nadia Binti Roslan (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 Malaysia Kelana United
7 3MF Jaciah Binti Jumilis (1991-07-23) 23 July 1991 Malaysia LMS Tigress FC
13 3MF Nurfazira Binti Muhammad Sani (2001-11-13) 13 November 2001 Malaysia UITM
14 3MF Siti Nurkhaleeda Binti Ismail (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 Malaysia Kelana United
17 3MF Nur Syafiqah Binti Zainal Abidin (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 Malaysia UITM
3 3MF Thivashini Sivakumar (2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 Malaysia SSMP
11 3MF Nur Najwa Irdina Binti Zaidi (2006-09-26) 26 September 2006 Malaysia SSMP
8 3MF Farahiyah Binti Muhamad Ridzuan (1993-12-20) 20 December 1993 Malaysia PJ KITA

12 4FW Henrietta Justine (2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 Malaysia Kelana United
15 4FW Intan Sarah (1999-07-10) 10 July 1999 United States 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
GK Nur Ezza Ashikin Binti Abdul Razak (2003-04-18) 18 April 2003 - - Malaysia UPNM
GK Nurul Azurin Mazlan (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 - - Malaysia UPNM
GK Daiyana Wardina Binti Mohd Rosdi (2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 - - Malaysia SSMP
GK Farah Syakira Binti Mohd Saad (1994-04-22) 22 April 1994 - - Malaysia Kelana United

DF Steffi Sarge Kaur (1988-10-25) 25 October 1988 - - Malaysia MBSJ
DF Eva Oliviannie Antinus (2001-04-03) 3 April 2001 - - Malaysia UPNM
DF Siti Nurfaizah Binti Saidin (2002-04-01) 1 April 2002 - - Malaysia UPNM
DF Norfiralisna Binti Sulaiman (1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 - - Malaysia Kelana United
DF Nur Amirah Binti Abdul Rahman (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 - - Malaysia Kelana United
DF Putri Arissa Balqis Binti Ab Llah (2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 - - Malaysia UITM
DF Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua (2006-07-05) 5 July 2006 - - Malaysia SSS Leopard
DF Lauren Hoh Ruyi (2006-01-27) 27 January 2006 - - Malaysia British International School, Phuket, Thailand

MF Nur Lyana Binti Soberi (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 - - Malaysia MBSJ
MF Nurul Arliana Nabila Binti Mohamad Ramadhan (2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 - - Malaysia UPNM
MF Nurul Nadia Binti Roslan (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 - - Malaysia Kelana United
MF Nur Ainsyah Binti Murad (2003-10-22) 22 October 2003 - - Malaysia Kelana United
MF Jaciah Binti Jumilis (1991-07-23) 23 July 1991 - - Malaysia Spicegals
MF Ayuna Anjani Binti Lamsin (2003-10-01) 1 October 2003 - - Malaysia UITM
MF Nurfazira Binti Muhammad Sani (2001-11-13) 13 November 2001 - - Malaysia UITM
MF Siti Nurkhaleeda Binti Ismail (2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 - - Malaysia UITM
MF Nur Syafiqah Binti Zainal Abidin (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 - - Malaysia UITM
MF Thivashini Sivakumar (2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 - - Malaysia SSMP
MF Nur Najwa Irdina Binti Zaidi (2006-09-26) 26 September 2006 - - Malaysia SSMP
MF Farahiyah Binti Muhamad Ridzuan (1993-12-20) 20 December 1993 - - Malaysia PJ KITA

FW Henrietta Justine (2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 - - Malaysia UPNM
FW Intan Sarah Anisah Binti Zulgafli (1999-07-10) 10 July 1999 - - Malaysia Kelana United

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

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  2. MALAYSIA | Women.Soccerway
  3. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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  5. "Nike Malaysia 2014–2015 Kits Released". Footy Headlines. 31 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
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