![2023 Asian Cup: Was fielding Natxo really the better move? 2023 Asian Cup: Was fielding Natxo really the better move?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705842916_Bahrain.jpg)
2023 Asian Cup: Was fielding Natxo really the better move?
Why did Pan Gon not choose another midfielder, say, Brendan Gan, who has proven himself in previous matches but stuck with Natxo?
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Crestfallen national players avoid meeting media after loss to Jordan Crestfallen national players avoid meeting media after loss to Jordan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705371235_TBPIALAASIA.jpg)
Crestfallen national players avoid meeting media after loss to Jordan
Some of the Harimau Malaya players refused to speak to the Malaysian media after their 4-0 loss to Jordan in their 2023 Asian Cup Group E opening match at the Al Janoub Stadium
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Pan Gon apologises for failing to deliver positive result against Jordan Pan Gon apologises for failing to deliver positive result against Jordan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705370673_KimPanGon.jpg)
Pan Gon apologises for failing to deliver positive result against Jordan
Harimau Malaya head coach Kim Pan Gon acknowledged that Jordan were the better team and deserved to win the match after his side fell 0-4 in the opening Group E fixture of the 2023 Asian Cup
Tue Jan 16 2024
![2-2 draw with Syria, a positive start for Harimau Malaya - Pan Gon 2-2 draw with Syria, a positive start for Harimau Malaya - Pan Gon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704779349_TBharimaumalaya.jpg)
2-2 draw with Syria, a positive start for Harimau Malaya - Pan Gon
Kim Pan Gon described the friendly match as a positive start before heading into the 2023 Asian Cup campaign.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![New year, new hope as Harimau Malaya leave for Asian Cup New year, new hope as Harimau Malaya leave for Asian Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704080771_tbv.jpg)
New year, new hope as Harimau Malaya leave for Asian Cup
The Harimau Malaya squad under the guidance of Kim Pan Gon were all set to leave for Doha, Qatar early this morning to play in the 2023 Asian Cup scheduled to be held from Jan 12 to Feb 10, 2024.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's COVID pull-out Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's COVID pull-out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666064515_CHINA.jpg)
Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's COVID pull-out
South Korea and Indonesia were the other two countries in the running after China's withdrawal, but Qatar got the nod.
Tue Oct 18 2022
![Malaysia jump seven rungs, now 147th in FIFA world rankings Malaysia jump seven rungs, now 147th in FIFA world rankings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655265116_KimPangon.jpg)
Malaysia jump seven rungs, now 147th in FIFA world rankings
The success of Harimau Malaya in qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup on merit has aided Malaysia to soar seven rungs to 147th in the latest FIFA world rankings today.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655297343_KimPangon.jpg)
Reward, celebration being considered over national team's Asian Cup qualification - PM
The government is considering rewarding the national football team and holding a celebration over their qualification to the 2023 Asian Cup finals, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob said.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![I'm a 'small' coach, says humble Pan Gon after getting Malaysia to Asian Cup I'm a 'small' coach, says humble Pan Gon after getting Malaysia to Asian Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655265116_KimPangon.jpg)
I'm a 'small' coach, says humble Pan Gon after getting Malaysia to Asian Cup
Malaysia ended an excruciating 42-year drought to qualify on merit for the 2023 Asian Cup, last night.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![PM congratulates Harimau Malaya on qualifying for 2023 Asian Cup finals PM congratulates Harimau Malaya on qualifying for 2023 Asian Cup finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655242857_IsmailSabri.jpg)
PM congratulates Harimau Malaya on qualifying for 2023 Asian Cup finals
Malaysia ends a 43-year wait to compete in the finals of the prestigious cup.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![Malaysia end wait of more than 40 years to qualify on merit for Asian Cup Malaysia end wait of more than 40 years to qualify on merit for Asian Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655218790_MalaysiavsBanglade.jpg)
Malaysia end wait of more than 40 years to qualify on merit for Asian Cup
Malaysia ended their more than 40-year wait to qualify on merit for the 2023 Asian Cup by scoring an emotional victory over Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![Bahrain qualify for 2023 Asian Cup Bahrain qualify for 2023 Asian Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655209187_FootballAssociation.jpg)
Bahrain qualify for 2023 Asian Cup
Bahrain secured a place in the 2023 Asian Cup as Group E champions after a 1-0 victory against Turkmenistan at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium today.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![National Stadium remains AFC choice for tomorrow's matches National Stadium remains AFC choice for tomorrow's matches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655026295_TBSODOKAIR.jpg)
National Stadium remains AFC choice for tomorrow's matches
The last two Group E matches of the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers will be played at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tomorrow as scheduled.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![Pan Gon defends Mohd Farizal over loss to Bahrain Pan Gon defends Mohd Farizal over loss to Bahrain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655007550_HarimauMalaya.jpg)
Pan Gon defends Mohd Farizal over loss to Bahrain
National head coach Kim Pan Gon has refused to speak on goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias' late rash action after watching his team lose 1-2 to Bahrain in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers last night.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri joins fans to watch Malaysia take on Bahrain at National Stadium PM Ismail Sabri joins fans to watch Malaysia take on Bahrain at National Stadium](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654957492_TBISMAIL.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri joins fans to watch Malaysia take on Bahrain at National Stadium
Ismail Sabri is among the thousands of Malaysian football fans watching as Malaysia takes on Bahrain in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight.
Sat Jun 11 2022