Malaysia women's national football team
| Nickname(s) | Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigress)[1] Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team) | ||||||||
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| Association | Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) | ||||||||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||||||||
| Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||||||||
| Head coach | Joel Cornelli | ||||||||
| Captain | Steffi Sarge Kaur | ||||||||
| Home stadium | Bukit Jalil National Stadium[2] | ||||||||
| FIFA code | MAS | ||||||||
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| FIFA ranking | |||||||||
| Current | 102 (12 June 2025)[3] | ||||||||
| Highest | 69 (July 2003) | ||||||||
| Lowest | 102 (December 2024) | ||||||||
| First international | |||||||||
| New Zealand 3–0 (Hong Kong; 27 August 1975) | |||||||||
| Biggest win | |||||||||
| Timor-Leste 0–13 (Mandalay, Myanmar; 31 July 2016) | |||||||||
| Biggest defeat | |||||||||
| Chinese Taipei 16–0 (Iloilo, Philippines; 7 November 1999) 0–16 Myanmar (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 25 May 2005) | |||||||||
| Asian Cup | |||||||||
| Appearances | 9 (first in 1975) | ||||||||
| Best result | Third place (1983) | ||||||||
| AFF Championship | |||||||||
| Appearances | 10 (first in 2007) | ||||||||
| Best result | Fourth place (2007) | ||||||||
Medal record
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The Malaysia women's national football team represents Malaysia in international women's association football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Despite football being one of the nation's favorite sports, Malaysia is not among the strongest teams in the AFC, especially its women's side. Women's football in Malaysia is considerably underdeveloped.
History
In 2005, the team was one of eight that included the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Singapore, that were expected to field a women's football team to compete at that year's SEA Games in the Philippines.[4]
New era
Consequently, FAM has planned to set up the first women football league in Malaysia. It is planned to be named Malaysia National Women's League.
Team image
Nicknames
The Malaysia women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigress)"[1] or Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team)".
Kits and crest
The logo symbolises the unity and forward progress of Malaysian football. Composed of four main elements, the logo stands for the development and awareness of the international image and patriotism of the sport in Malaysia. The Malayan tiger leaping over a football is the main element of the logo, and symbolises the courage and dignity portrayed while playing the game. The paddy stalks represent the prosperity and wealth of Malaysia, and the development of football in the country from the grassroots level. The Malay kris that rests at the top represents nationalism, and awareness that represents Malaysia at every level of football. The entire emblem is enclosed within a circle that represents the unity and timelessness of the sport.
Kit suppliers
Similar to the men's team, the national team kit was manufactured by Adidas from the 1970s, who also sponsored the national team kit. Since 2007, the official Malaysia team kit has been manufactured by Nike. The home kit's design of black and yellow stripes is a throwback to the kit used by the Malaysian national team of the 1920s. The great national team of the 1970s also sported similar stripes, which are supposed to be reminiscent of the stripes of a tiger, the symbol of Malaysia's national football team. Since November 2010, Nike Malaysia has replaced Adidas as the team kit sponsor.[5]
| Adidas (1970–2006) | |||||||
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1995–1997 Home
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1995–1997 Away
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2000 Home
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2001 Home
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2002 Home
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2001–2002 Away
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2004–2005 Home
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2004–2005 Away
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| Nike (2007–2024) | |||||||
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2007–2008 Home
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2007–2008 Away
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2008–2010 Home
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2008–2010 Away
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2010–2012 Home
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2010–2012 Away
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2012–2014 Home
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2012–2014 Away
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2014–2016 Home
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2014–2016 Away
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Current Home
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Current Away
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Home stadium
The Malaysia plays their home matches on the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Supporters
Ultras Malaya is the name of the major supporter of the national team. They are known for their high fanaticism and support towards the national team. In every international match the national team played, a group standing in the supporter's area can be found. The main colours of the supporters are usually black with a yellow scarf and banners just like the national team kit colours. These supporters always bring flares, drums and large national flags to the stadiums.[6]
Sponsors
According to the website of Football Association of Malaysia, Malaysia main sponsors include Bank Islam, Malaysia Airlines, Nike, Telekom Malaysia, 100plus, Extra Joss, KN, Wonda Coffee, Origina, Sanctband Active, Milo and Kronos with the association also establish social responsibilities partners with One Goal and Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT).[7]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024
| 23 October Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 20:00 UTC+4 | Report | Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium |
| 26 October Friendly | 3–1 | Laos | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 20:00 UTC+4 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium |
| 26 November 2024 AFF Women's Cup GS | 0–1 | Indonesia | Vientiane, Laos | |
| 19:30 UTC+7 | Report |
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Stadium: New Laos National Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
| 29 November 2024 AFF Women's Cup GS | Cambodia | 2–0 | Vientiane, Laos | |
| 15:00 UTC+7 |
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Report | Stadium: New Laos Reserve Field Referee: Cha Min-ji (South Korea) |
2025
| 31 May Tri-Nation Cup | 1–2 | Hong Kong | Thimphu, Bhutan | |
| 18:00 UTC+6 | Steffi 38' | Report |
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Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium |
| 3 June Tri-Nation Cup | Bhutan | 1–3 | Thimphu, Bhutan | |
| 18:00 UTC+6 | Bidha 24' | Report |
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Stadium: Changlimithang Stadium |
| 18 June Friendly | United Arab Emirates | 1–3 | Al Khawaneej, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 7:45 UTC+4 | 45' | Report |
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Stadium: Theyab Awana Stadium |
| 22 June Friendly | United Arab Emirates | 0–2 | Al Khawaneej, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 7:45 UTC+4 | Report |
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Stadium: Theyab Awana Stadium |
| 29 June 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification | 1–0 | Palestine | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | |
| 19:00 UTC+5 | Farahiyah 86' | Report (AFC) | Stadium: Pamir Stadium Referee: Yang Shu-ting (Chinese Taipei) |
| 2 July 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification | Tajikistan | 0–1 | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | |
| 22:00 UTC+5 | Report (AFC) | Henrietta 90+2' | Stadium: Pamir Stadium Referee: Trần Thị Thanh (Vietnam) |
| 5 July 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification | North Korea | 6–0 | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | |
| 19:00 UTC+5 |
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Report (AFC) | Stadium: Pamir Stadium Referee: Rawdha Almansoori (United Arab Emirates) |
Team officials
Below is the registered officials for the Malaysia Women's Team.
| Coaching staff | ||||
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| Roles | Names | Appointment date | ||
| Head coach | Joel Cornelli | 14 May 2025 | ||
| Assistant coach | Leila Chua Pak Ling | |||
| Goalkeeping coach | Kris Yong Wai Hwang | |||
| Fitness coach | Azizan Ghazali | 21 May 2025 | ||
| Doctor | Zaidi Salleh | |||
| Physiotherapist | Shohaili Mansor | |||
| Performance analyst | Muhammed Asyraf Fauzi | 21 May 2025 | ||
| Technical director | Soleen Al-Zoubi[8] | 16 December 2022[9] | ||
Players
Current squad
The following players were finalised for the friendly matches against United Arab Emirates in Dubai and the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.[10]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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| GK | Nurul Azurin Mazlan | 27 January 2000 | Vllaznia | |||
| GK | Nur Ezza Ashikin Abdul Razak | 18 April 2003 | UPNM | |||
| GK | Daliea Eliesa Mohd Hafiz | 22 October 2008 | Selangor | |||
| DF | Eusvewana Kadius | 25 May 2005 | Selangor | |||
| DF | Nur Amirah Abdul Rahman | 21 November 2004 | Selangor | |||
| DF | Nurfarisya Hanim Muhamad Zaki | 13 February 2004 | UPSI | |||
| DF | Azzlyeanieh Kinuli | 3 February 2005 | Sabah | |||
| DF | Juliana Barek | 4 January 2002 | Sabah | |||
| DF | Faizah Saidin | 1 April 2002 | Sabah | |||
| DF | Nur Dhiyaa Addin Mohd Azhari | 12 March 2006 | Kelana United | |||
| DF | Steffi Sarge Kaur (captain) | 25 October 1988 | Sabah | |||
| DF | Putri Arissa Balqis Ab Llah | 26 August 2000 | UiTM | |||
| MF | Nur Ainsyah Murad | 22 October 2003 | Selangor | |||
| MF | Nur Lyana Soberi | 18 June 1999 | Selangor | |||
| MF | Jaciah Jumilis | 23 July 1991 | Sabah | |||
| MF | Farahiyah Muhamad Ridzuan | 20 December 1993 | Kelana United | |||
| MF | Nur Syafiqah Zainal Abidin | 27 December 2001 | Malaysian University | |||
| MF | Nurhadfina Mohd Firdaus | 18 June 1999 | SSM Pahang | |||
| MF | Nurfazira Muhammad Sani | 13 November 2001 | Malaysian University | |||
| FW | Nur Adrienna Zamzaihiri | 13 August 2004 | Selangor | |||
| FW | Intan Sarah | 10 July 1999 | Kelana United | |||
| FW | Ayuna Anjani Lamsin | 1 October 2003 | Malaysian University | |||
| FW | Henrietta Justine | 19 August 2002 | Kelana United | |||
Recent call ups
- The following players have been called up in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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| GK | Daiyana Wardina Mohd Rosdi | 23 January 2005 | - | - | SSM Pahang | |
| DF | Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua | 5 July 2006 | - | - | SSS Leopard | |
| DF | Eva Oliviannie Antinus | 3 April 2001 | - | - | Malaysian University | |
| DF | Norfiralisna Sulaiman | 2 January 1997 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| DF | Shereilynn Elly Pius | 20 August 1991 | - | - | Melaka | v. Cambodia,29 November 2024 |
| DF | Lauren Hoh Ruyi | 27 January 2006 | - | - | Trinity Bantams | v. Cambodia,29 November 2024 |
| MF | Thivashini Sivakumar | 5 January 2006 | - | - | SSM Pahang | v. Bhutan,3 June 2025 |
| MF | Nur Najwa Irdina Zaidi | 26 September 2006 | - | - | SSM Pahang | |
| MF | Nurul Arliana Nabila Mohamad Ramadhan | 10 April 2003 | - | - | UPNM | |
| MF | Nurul Nadia Roslan | 13 March 2001 | - | - | Kelana United | |
| MF | Siti Nurkhaleeda Ismail | 18 May 2001 | - | - | Malaysian University | v. Cambodia,29 November 2024 |
| FW | Dian Aqilah Mohammed Imran | 10 October 2007 | - | - | Selangor | |
| FW | Rocillyeka Lole | 17 April 2008 | - | - | Sabah | |
| FW | Nur Laila Syamila A Rahim | - | - | v. Bhutan,3 June 2025 | ||
| FW | Usliza Usman | 20 May 1995 | - | - | Sabah | v. Cambodia,29 November 2024 |
| FW | Waitie Taming | 12 April 2003 | - | - | Kelana United | v. Cambodia,29 November 2024 |
Competitive record
Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995 | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2031 | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2035 | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 0/12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
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- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFC Women's Asian Cup
| AFC Women's Asian Cup record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1975 | Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | |
| 1977 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1980 | Sixth Place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | −1 | |
| 1981 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1983 | Third Place | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | −9 | |
| 1986 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | −20 | |
| 1989 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1991 | Group Stage | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | −23 | |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | −20 | ||
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | −10 | ||
| 1997 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1999 | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | −26 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | −24 | ||
| 2003 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2006 | |||||||||
| 2008 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2010 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2014 | |||||||||
| 2018 | |||||||||
| 2022 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 2026 | |||||||||
| Total | 9/21 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 161 | −141 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Notes:
- Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Asian Games
| Asian Games record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1990 to 2022 | Did not enter | ||||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFF Women's Championship
| AFF Women's Championship record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 2004 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2006 | |||||||||
| 2007 | Fourth Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21 | −17 | |
| 2008 | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | −23 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 | −15 | ||
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | ||
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | −9 | ||
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | −14 | ||
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | +8 | ||
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 15 | −7 | ||
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | ||
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | −14 | ||
| 2025 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| Total | 10/13 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 42 | 139 | −97 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
SEA Games
| Southeast Asian Games record | |||||||||
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| Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1985 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1995 | Silver Medal | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | |
| 1997 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | ||
| 2003 | Fourth Place | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19 | −15 | |
| 2005 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2007 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | −11 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | −33 | ||
| 2013 | Fourth Place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17 | −13 | |
| 2017 | Fifth Place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | −18 | |
| 2019 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | |
| 2021 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2023 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8 | |
| Total | 10/13 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 133 | −111 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Notes:
- Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
- These matches are not regarded as part of the national team's record, nor are caps awarded.
Honours and achievements
Continental
| AFC Women's Championship | ||||
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| Honours | Years | Head coach | Team | |
| Third place | 1983 | |||
Regional
| Football at the Southeast Asian Games | ||||
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| Honours | Years | Head coach | Team | |
| Silver medal | 1995 | |||
Summary
| Overview | |||||
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| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | |
| FIFA Women's World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Summer Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AFC Women's Asian Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AFF Women's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| SEA Games | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
See also
- Sport in Malaysia
- Football in Malaysia
- Women's football in Malaysia
- Football in Malaysia
- Football Association of Malaysia
- Malaysia women's national football team
- Malaysia women's national football team results
- List of Malaysia women's international footballers
- Malaysia women's national under-20 football team
- Malaysia women's national under-17 football team
- Malaysia women's national futsal team
- Malaysia national football team
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- ^ "AFC Women's Football Day 2025". Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Soleen out to improve women's football". The Star. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
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