Get ready for a thrilling football clash as India prepares to host Malaysia in a friendly match on November 19th! The All India Football Federation (AIFF) made the exciting announcement, confirming that the match will be held during the FIFA Window. This friendly encounter will see the two teams, both vying for a spot in the FIFA rankings, go head-to-head. India currently sits at 126th, while Malaysia is ranked 132nd.
This match will be a rematch of their previous encounter in October 2023, where the two teams faced off in the Merdeka Cup semifinal. Unfortunately, the Blue Tigers lost 2-4 to Malaysia in that match.
Manolo Marquez’s Indian side is eager to avenge their previous loss and will be looking to put up a strong fight against Malaysia. They recently participated in the Intercontinental Cup this month, where they played to a goalless draw against Mauritius before falling 0-3 to Syria. They’re set to compete in a three-nation tournament in Vietnam, starting on October 9th, where they’ll face the host nation and Lebanon.
The upcoming friendly against Malaysia will be a crucial test for India as they continue their journey towards improving their international ranking. The match will provide valuable experience and an opportunity to test new strategies before their upcoming tournaments.
