Malaysia announces team for the Asian Cup

Norizan Bakar names experienced Malaysia squad

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian coach Norizan Bakar has named a strong and experienced squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2007™.

Indra Putra Mahayuddin returns to the 23-man squad and will be leading the attack with Hairuddin Omar, Akmal Rizal Rakhli and Mohd Safee Sali. While Mahayuddin is in, Kedah forward Khyril Muhymeen Zambri and Sabah’s Ronny Harun have been named on the reserves’ list.

Norizan named debutants Azizon Kadir of Negeri Sembilan and TMFC’s Suffian Abdul Rahman as goalkeepers. Pahang veteran Rosdi Talib makes a comeback to the national team after three years. The other experienced players are Kaironissam Sahabuddin, K. Nanthakumar, Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Mohd Shukor Adan, Mohd Fadzli Saari and Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan.

"If there are any last-minute injuries, a replacement will come from the list of seven reserves. Those on the reserve list will still be training with the team," said Norizan.
“This is not a testing ground for the inexperienced players,” Norizan said yesterday.

MALAYSIA SQUAD FOR AFC ASIAN CUP™

GK: Azizon Kadir (Negeri Sembilan), Suffian Abdul Rahman (TMFC).

DF: Kaironnisam Sahabuddin Hussain (UPB-MyTeam), Hamzani Omar (Johor Pasir Gudang), Fauzie Nan (Perlis), Nazrulerwan Makmor (PKNS), K. Nanthakumar (Perak), V. Thirumurugan (Pahang), Rosdi Talib (Pahang), Aidil Zafuan Radzak (Negeri Sembilan).

MF: Hardi Jaafar (TMFC), Norhafiz Zamani Misbah (Pahang), Ivan Yusoff (Kuala Lumpur), Fadzli Saari (Selangor), Shahrulnizam Mustapha (Perak), Eddy Helmi Manan (Johor FC), Nor Farhan Muhammad (Terengganu), Fauzi Shaari (Kedah), Shukor Adan (Selangor).

FW: Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli (Selangor), Safee Sali (Selangor), Indra Putra Mahayuddin (Pahang), Hairuddin Omar (Pahang).

Reserves: Syed Adney Syed Hussain (Selangor), S. Subramaniam (Perak), Khyril Muhymeen Zambri (Kedah), Amirulhadi Zainal (Selangor), Azi Shahril Azmi (Perlis), Rezal Zambery Yahya (Negeri Sembilan) Ronny Harun (Sabah).
Taken from the AFC website