Malaysia U-23 coach cautious after seeing Indonesia’s performance

Malaysia U-23 national team coach Nafuzi Zain acknowledges the need for comprehensive evaluation after his team suffered a shocking 0-2 defeat to Philippines in the opening match of ASEAN Cup U-23 2025.

The Young Tigers now find themselves in a difficult situation — they must win their two remaining Group A matches against Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia to maintain their semifinal qualification hopes.

“We know Brunei has already lost by a large margin against the Indonesia U-23 national team,” stated Nafuzi Zain while speaking to media.

The Malaysian coach recognizes the strength of Indonesia U-23 team who recently demonstrated their dominance with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Brunei — a result that makes them extra cautious ahead of the crucial upcoming match.