Laos national football team, under the guidance of South Korean head coach Ha Hyeok-jun, has officially announced a 23-player squad for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers 3rd Round Group F matches against Malaysia.
Head Coach Ha Hyeokjun, who has been working to strengthen Laos’ tactical and physical approach, selected a balanced mix of domestic and international-based players — including several from Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam leagues — to compete for crucial points in their qualification campaign.
Goalkeepers
- Kob Lokpathip (EZRA FC)
- Anulack Vilaphone (Mazda GB FC)
- Thadsaphone Sayasone (Mazda GB FC)
Defenders
- Ananthasa Sipongphan (EZRA FC)
- Phetdavone Somsanit (EZRA FC)
- Khamman Thapaseuth (EZRA FC)
- Xidy Phomsavanh (EZRA FC)
- Oun Phetvongsa (EZRA FC)
- Phouthavong Sangvilay (BG Pathum United)
- Xayyasith Singsavang (Namtha United)
- Sonvilay Phetviangxay (Mazda GB FC)
- Bounpheng Saisombath (Luang Prabang FC)
Midfielders
- Phouthaluck Thongsanit (EZRA FC)
- Chanthavysay Khounthoumphone (EZRA FC)
- Khampane Douangvilay (Salavan United)
- Soukphachan Luenthala (Salavan United)
- Somvang Choummany (Mazda GB FC)
- Kidavone Souvanh (Changnoi FC)
- Dahmod Thongkhamasavath (Thanh Hoa FC, Vietnam)
Forwards
- Bounphachan Bounkong (Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC)
- Ja Vanpraseuth (Luang Prabang FC)
- Peter Phanthavong (EZRA FC)
- Jony Vanpraseuth (EZRA FC)
- Kidavone Souvanh (Young Elephant FC)
Laos are expected to rely on the leadership of seasoned players such as Bounphachan Bounkong and Phouthavong Sangvilay, alongside young talents looking to make their mark on the continental stage.
The first fixture will take place on October 9, 2025, at 8.00 pm (Malaysian Time) at the Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiane, before Laos travel to face Malaysia at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2025, at 9.00 pm.
Credit Photo : LFF
