Malaysia names strong squad

Bakar names strong squad

Jun 18, 2007
PA Sport

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia coach Norizan Bakar has named an experienced squad for next month’s AFC Asian Cup.

Indra Putra Mahyuddin returns to the national team fold after recovering from a long spell on the sidelines through injury.

The Pahang striker has been picked ahead of Khyril’s Muhymeen Zambri and Sabah’s Ronny Harun, who have both been named on the reserve list.

NS-Naza’s Azizon Kadir and TMFC’s Suffian Abdul Rahman have been named in the squad for the first time as Malaysia’s goalkeepers for the tournament.

Malaysia are in Group C of the Asian Cup alongside China, Iran and Uzbekistan.

Malaysia Squad for Asian Cup: Azizon Kadir (NS-Naza), Suffian Abdul Rahman (TMFC); Kaironnisam Sahabuddin Hussain (UPB-MyTeam), Hamzani Omar (Johor Pasir Gudang), Fauzie Nan (Per), Nazrulerwan Makmor (PKNS), K. Nanthakumar (Prk), V. Thirumurugan (Pah), Rosdi Talib (Pah), Aidil Zafuan Radzak (NS-Naza); Hardi Jaafar (TMFC), Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (Pah), Ivan Yusoff (KL), Fadzli Saari (Sel), Shahrulnizam Mustapha (Prk), Eddy Helmi Manan (Johor FC), Nor Farhan Muhammad (Ter), Fauzi Shaari (Ked), Shukor Adan (Sel); Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli (Sel), Safee Sali (Sel), Indra Putra Mahayuddin (Pah), Hairuddin Omar (Pah).

Reserves: Syed Adney Syed Hussain (Sel), S. Subramaniam (Prk), Khyril Muhymeen Zambri (Ked), Amirulhadi Zainal (Sel), Azi Shahril Azmi (Per), Rezal Zambery Yahya (NS-Naza) Ronny Harun (Sabah).