20.07.2025
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Malaysia withdraws from CAFA Nations Cup and opts to face smaller teams in September

Jimmy Dong
Jimmy Dong
Malaysia withdraws from CAFA Nations Cup and opts to face smaller teams in September

According to the official announcement on fam.org.my, Malaysia National Team has decided to withdraw from CAFA Nations Cup 2025 — a tournament scheduled to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

After previously declining a friendly match offer from Indonesia National Team, Harimau Malaya is now reported to face lower-level teams during the FIFA window in September.

CAFA Nations Cup 2025 is a championship involving Central Asian nations, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 8, 2025.

The tournament will be participated by:
* Afghanistan
* Iran
* Kyrgyzstan
* Oman
* Tajikistan
* Turkmenistan
* Uzbekistan

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