The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially unveiled a 28-player squad for the national team’s final Group F fixture in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, with head coach Peter Cklamovski opting for continuity and fresh youth as Malaysia prepares to face Vietnam on March 31.
The decisive clash will be held at Thiên Trường Stadium, marking the final outing for Harimau Malaya in a campaign already overshadowed by disciplinary sanctions.
Contrary to speculation, naturalised players Bergson da Silva and Giancarlo Gallifuoco were not included in the squad. Instead, Cklamovski handed call-ups to two new faces — Muhammad Feroz Baharudin and Muhammad Syahmi Safari — signalling a shift toward rebuilding and long-term planning.
The squad largely retains its core, maintaining stability despite ongoing turbulence surrounding the national setup.
A statement from Malaysia NT confirmed that centralised training will begin this Monday, with preparations fully focused on ending the campaign on a positive note.
Malaysia’s attacking unit features a blend of experience and pace, led by captain Faisal Halim, alongside key names such as Safawi Rasid, Luqman Hakim Shamsudin, Paulo Josue, and Ramadhan Saifullah.
In midfield, Cklamovski has called upon a mix of creativity and control, including Endrick Dos Santos, Nazmi Faiz, Nooa Laine, Ryan Lambert, Sergio Aguero (Malaysia-based player), and Stuart Wilkin.
The defensive line sees 13 players selected, highlighting depth and tactical flexibility. Among those included are La’Vere Corbin-Ong, Daniel Ting, Dion Cools, Dominic Tan, Junior Eldstal, and Matthew Davies.
Between the posts, Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed, Azri Ghani, and Haziq Nadzli will compete for the starting role.
Additionally, young goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Aiman Mohd Esa has been placed under a specialised goalkeeper development programme.
Namelist 28 Players of Malaysia National Team
Goalkeepers
Azri Ghani (Negeri Sembilan FC)
Haziq Nadzli (Kuching CIty)
Syihan Hazmi (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Haziq Aiman (Melaka FC)
Defenders
La’Vere Corbin-Ong (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Daniel Ting (Ratchaburi FC)
Declan Lambert (Kuala Lumpur City)
Dion Cools (Cerezo Osaka)
Dominic Tan (Sabah FC)
Feroz Baharudin (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Harith Haiqal (Selangor FC)
Junior Eldstal (Johor Darul Ta’zim II)
Matthew Davies (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Syahmi Safari (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Quentin Cheng (Selangor FC)
Ubaidullah Shamsul (Terengganu FC)
Zikri Khalili (Selangor FC)
Midfielders
Endrick Dos Santos (Cong An Ho Chi Minh City)
Nazmi Faiz (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Nooa Laine (Selangor FC)
Ryan Lambert (Kuala Lumpur City)
Sergio Aguero (Kanchanaburi Power FC)
Stuart Wilkin (Johor Darul Ta’zim)
Forwards
Faisal Halim (Selangor FC)
Luqman Hakim (Negeri Sembilan FC)
Paulo Josue (Kuala Lumpur City)
Ramadhan Saifullah (Kuching City)
Safawi Rasid (Kuala Lumpur City)
While qualification is no longer at stake, the final match represents an opportunity for redemption and pride. With a refreshed squad and renewed focus, Cklamovski’s men will aim to close out a difficult chapter with resilience and professionalism.
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