Faisal the only Malaysian named in AFC’s best 11


DOHA: The country’s top striker Faisal Halim was the only Malaysian player listed in the best 11 of the 2023 Asian Cup competition after the third group matches ended.

Faisal who scored one of Harimau Malaya’s equaliser in the sensational 3-3 draw against South Korea in their final Group E match at the Al-Janoub Stadium, here, had also placed himself among the top three strikers in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) top choice of players.

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