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Malaysian national team was invited to join the 2025 Cafa Cup. (Photo: Instagram/Famalaysia)


MEDIA From Malaysia, One Football My claimed to be confused with the national team fans (Indonesian national team). Because the Malayan tiger – nicknamed Malaysian national team– who was invited to the 2025 Cafa Cup tournament, but it was the noisy Garuda fans.

Yes, the Malaysian national team is reportedly invited to the Cafa Nations Cup 2025 or the 2025 Cafa Cup on August 26 to September 9, 2025. The tournament was attended by Central Asian countries such as Iran, Uzbekistan, to Turkmenistan.

1. Join the Cafa 2025 Cup

Keep in mind, Cafa is the Central Asian Football Association. The Cafa Cup itself was only held once, namely in 2023 ago.

So, the 2025 Cafa Cup will be the second edition of the tournament. Malaysia also had the opportunity to compete and participate in teams of teams from Central Asia which are planned to be held in Kirgistan and Uzbekistan.

“The Malaysian national team will take part in the Central Asian Football Association 2025 Cup Tournament (Cafa),” said a report from the Instagram account @Futboll.IndonesiaA, quoted on Tuesday (6/24/2025).

Malaysia vs Vietnam national team. (Photo: Instagram/Famalaysia)
Malaysia vs Vietnam national team. (Photo: Instagram/Famalaysia)

2. Indonesian national team fans react

Malaysia’s decision to choose to take part in the 2025 Cafa Cup attracted the attention of Indonesian national team fans. Because because of the competition, the Malaysian Football Federation (FAM) rejected PSSI’s invitation to compete against the Indonesian national team.

Many Garuda fans judge Malaysia wrong steps. Moreover, the 2025 Cafa Cup was held outside the FIFA calendar.

Aiko Tanaka

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