Southeast Asian Games news

Thailand, Indonesia inseparable after matchday three

With two rounds remaining in Group B, Thailand and Indonesia are now tied on points, goal difference, goals scored & conceded, as well as head-to…

SEA Games opening ceremony OKS' motivational tool

Malaysia boss Ong Kim Swee looks to inspire his side with the pageantry of and lessons from the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games opening ceremony.

Irfan Zakaria, Malaysia U22, AFC U23 Qualifier, 19/07/2017

Irfan not intimidated by big crowds

Irfan Zakaria has been one of the more consistent players in Malaysia's run in the 2017 KL SEA Games and the unassuming defender is ready for more

Ong Kim Swee, Malaysia U23, U23 AFC Championship qualifiers, 19072017

All fit and ready for Malaysia

Datuk Ong Kim Swee is under no illusion that the next match against Myanmar will be the toughest that his Malaysian side will have played thus far

"Malaysia deserve to see good football"

Myanmar's Gerd Zeise will not be making too many changes against Malaysia, despite achieving semi-final qualification

Zeise's team confirms SF spot in style

Myanmar roared into the semi-final in emphatic fashion by trouncing Brunei while Singapore hung on to slim hope

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Vietnam continue to lead Group B

Vietnam and Indonesia won big to remain in the top 2 positions as Thailand grind out a narrow win over Timor Leste

Thanabalan Nadarajah, Safawi Rasid, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 16082017

Adam hails Malaysia's perseverance

Despite conceding first against Singapore, Malaysia turned in a combative performance in the second half to edge their Causeway rivals 2-1.

Nor Azam the game changer

Nor Azam came on to good effect against Singapore and his all-round energetic display roused Malaysia to an inspiring comeback win

Thanabalan back with a bang

Thanabalan dragged Malaysia over the line against Singapore but warns that the fight isn't over just yet

OKS: Two subs made a lot of change

Ong says the team is nearly there but wants focus to remain for Myanmar encounter

Malaysia U19's Syahmi Safari (19) dribbles the ball 19/9/2016

Singapore will be a different side - Syahmi

Malaysia winger Syahmi Safari is likely to start against rivals Singapore, in their matchday 2 Group A SEA Games clash.

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Malaysia head coach Ong Kim Swee 14/11/2016

Desperate Singapore will attack from early on - OKS

Malaysia boss Ong Kim Swee wants his charges to dictate the game when they face Causeway rivals Singapore in their SEA Games group match.

Adam makes amends by only focusing ahead

Malaysia defender Adam Nor Azlin's error led to Brunei's equaliser, but he made amends by scoring the winner in their SEA Games campaign opener.

Win is all that matters for Safawi

Safawi Rasid knows Malaysia will need to improve on Monday night's showing if they are to go far in this competition.

Syafiq: We didn't take Brunei lightly

Syafiq Ahmad couldn't hide his disappointment over the numerous chances that went awry as Malaysia struggled to beat Brunei 2-1

Adib Zainuddin, Ong Kim Swee, Malaysia U22, SEA Games, 14082017

OKS promises improvement in upcoming matches

Malaysia U22 head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee was not concerned by the frustrating performance shown by his men in their Group A 2017 SEA Games opener.

Ezra confident of Indonesia's chances

The 2017 SEA Games football gold medal is not an impossible target for Indonesia U22, says its striker Ezra Walian.

OKS names final squad for SEA Games

Tommy Mawat and Dominic Tan amongst those dropped as 20 others fly the Malaysia flag at the SEA Games

Chenrop Samphaodi, Thailand U23, U23 AFC Championship qualifiers, 21072017

Thai squad for SEA Games finalised

One surprising omission apart, Worrawoot keeps faith with squad that qualified for 2018 AFC U23 finals

Malaysia's Matthew Davies (left) vies for the ball with an Afghanistan player 11/10/2016

Only SEA Games gold will do for Davies

Having missed the AFC U23 Championship qualifiers last month through an injury, Matthew Davies now wants to help Malaysia capture the SEA Games gold.

Nopphon Phonkam, Thailand U23, Amirul Hisyam Awang Kechik, Malaysia U23, U23 AFC Championship qualifiers, 21072017

No social media for Thailand U22 men

The War Elephants have shown how serious they are with their SEA Games gold medal defence, demanding the players give their fullest attention.

OKS still hopes for Beto recovery

The Young Tigers' situation going into the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games is a lot better than in the previous edition, reveals head coach Ong Kim Swee.

Youngsters must get more of senior team coaches' attention - Azraai

Former Kedah coach Azraai Khor Abdullah laments Malaysian clubs' habit of signing senior players from other teams instead of promoting youth players.

Indonesia U22 star attends West Ham trial

Two Indonesia U22 players were absent from the first day of their SEA Games training camp on Monday.

TMJ: Expectations are high

FAM president, Tunku Ismail doesn't want to heap the pressure on the players ahead of the opening fixtures in the 2017 SEA Games

TMJ inclined to give OKS a longer stay

TMJ is not closing on the door on FAM renewing Ong's contract ahead of December expiry date

Thailand boss confident of defending SEA Games gold

Worrawoot Srimaka wants his boys to capture the 2017 SEA Games gold medal, to prove that their U23 AFC Championship qualifiers hiccup was an anomaly.

Malaysia national teams wins scheduling fight

FMLLP has consented to the request to make changes to the Malaysia Cup and Super League for the sake of the respective national teams

Malaysia's Ong Kim Swee during the match against Myanmar - 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup 26/11/16

Favourable SEA Games draw for Malaysia

Malaysia handed favourable SEA Games draw with visible pathway to the knockout stage of the competition

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