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Jamal Nasir

Cklamovski acknowledged the unconventional nature of the camp, especially since many players had not played competitive football since the Malaysian Super League was off-season. - Photo: Malaysia NT

The 4-0 victory means that Malaysia has taken the lead in Group F with six points, while Vietnam is now second with three points. Laos is third, also with three points, courtesy of their 2-1 win over Nepal in the other Group F qualifer in Laos and Nepal is last with no points. - Photo: Malaysia NT FB

Malaysia ended an eleven-year winless streak against Vietnam with a 4-0 victory tonight, courtesy of goals from Joao Figueiredo, Rodrigo Holgado, Corbin Ong, and Dion Cools. - Photo: Malaysia NT

Hevel is one of seven heritage players in the Harimau Malaya squad. Photo source: h.serrano13/Instagram

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced in a statement that the four players are striker Rodrigo Holgado from Colombian club America de Cali, Sabah FC defender Jon Irazabal from Azerbaijan, Velez Sarsfield striker Imanol Machuca from Argentina, and Istanbul Basaksehir striker Joao Figueiredo from Turkey. - Bernama photo

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts wearing his medal after winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)

Tunku Mahkota Ismail

Tunku Ismail compared Malaysia’s football progress with that of its regional neighbours.

Holland was sacked just over a week before Yokohama were set to face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals. - AFP file photo