Malaysia set to rise in rankings but coach keeps team on guard


PETALING JAYA: After two straight wins in friendlies over Turkmenistan and Hong Kong, Malaysia are set to rise from 145th to 139th in the FIFA world rankings.

Kim Pan-gon is pleased with the progress but being the demanding coach that he is, the South Korean was quick to remind his charges that there’s still much to do as they prepare for the Asian Cup next year.

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