It’s double the motivation for Harimau Malaya to win Merdeka final


Malaysia's Stuart Wilkin (right) battles for the ball with India's Lallianzuala Chhangte (left) during the Merdeka Tournament at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, October 13, 2023. - GLENN GUAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Midfielder Stuart Wilkin believes Malaysia will be doubly motivated to beat Tajikistan in tomorrow’s Merdeka Tournament final.

The 25-year-old Sabah playmaker stressed that the Harimau Malaya are fired up to show that they are a way better side than their world No. 134 ranking suggests.

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