Pan-gon faces big challenge to get best available players for AFF Cup

Much to ponder: Kim Pan-gon at the draw for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup in Vietnam. — FAM

PETALING JAYA: Getting the best manpower for the Harimau Malaya will be national football teacm Kim Pan-gon’s priority as Malaysia have been drawn in the same group with defending champions Thailand for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

Malaysia are in Group A with Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, and the winner of the qualification fixture between Brunei and Timor-Leste as the tournament is set to kick off on Nov 23-Dec 21.