PH Azkals, Malaysia international friendly set

By: Celest R. Flores - 11 years ago

Azkals. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Azkals will face Malaysia in a FIFA international friendly on March 1 as part of its build-up for the AFC Challenge Cup slated May 19-30.

The Filipinos will square off with the Malaysians at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium in Selangor, Malaysia, the Philippine Football Federation announced on Twitter Wednesday.

The last two times these nations met since 2012 both ended in a draw.

The Azkals are set to unveil their new mentor to replace German coach Hans Michael Weiss by this month’s end, in time for the friendly.