The Malaysian Football Pod - SYOK Podcast [ENG]

In this special end-of-season awards episode, we hand out our biggest honours while revisiting the moments, performances and stories that defined the campaign. From dominant champions and breakout talents to unexpected disappointments and inspiring overachievers, no topic is off limits. We also look ahead to 2026/27 and discuss the one thing we most want to see change in Malaysian football next se...

In this episode of the Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman Sekaiichi review the first leg of the Shopee Cup Final. A lone strike from Suphanat Mueanta gave Buriram a narrow advantage over Selangor heading into the second leg. The trio also breaks down the key moments of the match, analyses what went wrong for Selangor and discusses what they must do to turn things around in the ret...

In this episode of the Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman Sekaiichi reviews the 2nd leg of the Shopee Cup semi-finals. Chrigor's heroics was enough to set up a final clash for Selangor against Buriram United. The Brazilian scored four goals in the two-legged semi-final tie against Nam Dinh FC. Kingsley Schindler's extra time goal helped Buriram United beat JDT 4-3 on aggregate. Th...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman Sekaiichi break down the first‑leg Shopee Cup Semi‑Final clashes featuring Malaysian clubs. The dream of an all‑Malaysian final is put on hold after contrasting results. Selangor edged Nam Dinh 2–1, thanks to another standout performance from the red‑hot Chrigor Moraes, keeping hopes alive heading into the second leg next W...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman Sekaiichi break down the latest action across Southeast Asian football. Borneo Derby Drama: DPMM FC’s draw with Kuching City FC shakes up the race for second place in Asia, proving once again that Brunei’s home ground is never to be underestimated. Terengganu’s Frontline Threat: A dangerous attacking partnership that could...

Keesh “Mat Stats”, Aiman Sekaiichi, and Chun Hang feature in today’s episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, where the panel discusses Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) performance against the defending AFC Champions League Elite champions, Al Hilal The conversation then shifts to the Malaysia Cup Semi Final second leg between Selangor FC and Kuching City FC, a dramatic encounter that saw Selangor reduced...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman break down Selangor’s 1–1 draw against Sabah, diving into the controversial refereeing decisions that dominated the closing stages of the match. Do Selangor fans have a legitimate case that key calls went against them? The panel also takes a closer look at Kuching City, who continue to prove why they boast the league’s seco...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman dive deep into the Malaysia Cup semi‑final drama. The trio break down Kuala Lumpur City FC’s heavy defeat to Johor Darul Ta’zim over two legs, including the surprising decision to drop captain Giancarlo Gallifuoco for the first leg and why head coach Risto Vidaković’s pre‑second‑leg comments felt like an early concession. T...

🎙️ Episode Review: Vietnam 3-1 Malaysia – AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman break down Malaysia’s final AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Vietnam, which ended in a 1–3 defeat in Nam Dinh. With Malaysia’s qualification fate already sealed following the AFC’s disciplinary punishment, expectations were still high for a spirited performan...

The Malaysian Football Pod — Malaysia’s Final AFC Qualifier Squad Breakdown In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman dive deep into Peter Cklamovski’s latest Harimau Malaya call-up list ahead of Malaysia’s decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam. With several notable names missing, the trio unpack the big questions: Why were certain key players left out?...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman break down a turbulent week for Malaysian football. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has handed the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) two 0–3 forfeit defeats in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, alongside a USD 50,000 fine, after the national team fielded ineligible naturalised players. The overturned results agains...

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman break down one of the most controversial developments in Malaysian football in recent years; the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling on Malaysia fielding ineligible players. After FIFA found that several naturalised players had used falsified documentation to prove Malaysian heritage, the case escalated to CAS as th...

Malaysian football exploded into life this week in the Piala Malaysia. Selangor sent a statement to the rest of the competition, demolishing Negeri Sembilan 5–1 in a ruthless display of attacking firepower. Clinical in front of goal, relentless in transition. Is this finally the year the Red Giants turn dominance into silverware? Over in Kuching, it was a night to remember. The Cats are through to...

We're back again this time around in Trigo Hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur bringing you guys coverage on Malaysian Football for the past week. JDT's hopes of reaching the ACL Elite round of 16 took a blow on Tuesday after a 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, debate across all platforms arise as Jonathan Silva was shown an early red card in the 15th minutes, however fingers are pointed at a bigger que...

As Keesh will be sidelined until further notice, our producer stepped in to be the host and it's a good one! We discuss the two week worth of football content including the first leg, second leg, and the prospect of Challenge Cup. From Selangor's convincing win in MBPJ, a resilience comeback from KL City and Penang FC forced to accept defeat against Kuching City, it's an episode full of twist! Joi...

It was a week that reminded us why Malaysian football is never short on drama. From the cauldron of Paroi, where Negeri Sembilan and JDT served up a spectacle soaked in controversy and raw emotion, to the conversations that followed long after the final whistle, the Liga Super once again took centre stage. Elsewhere, Selangor finally tasted victory under KPG, marking a defining moment in their sea...

Kick-starting 2026 with a great match in JDT vs Selangor, where the Champions retain the edge against the Red Giants in a game shadowed by hopes and glory. JDT are top of the league comfortably and Selangor rues missing chances in their pursuit for Asian's competition. Not all hope are loss as Kim Pan-Gon will be in charge for Selangor as the former national team head coach confirmed as the next s...

As we say goodbye to 2025, the boys takes a deep, unfiltered dive into Malaysian football: analysing a year filled with unprecedented moments, painful tragedies, and unforgettable highs and lows. Honest conversations, sharp insights, and a shared belief that the game can still rise. Join Keesh, Aiman and Chun Hang for the last time in 2025 and wishing all of our listener a happy new year!

It's our 50th Episode of the Malaysian Football Podcast and what's better after Harimau Muda against all ODDS clinched Bronze in the SEA Games 2025. Congratulations to the players, we gave our flowers to many young players for their exceptional showing in the tournament, Aysar Hadi, Moses Raj, Haqimi Azim and many others. It's not easy, but the players shown great character throughout the tourname...

The SEA Games, ACL Elite and of course the beloved Super League. We kick-off with the JDT vs Shanghai Port which saw around 50 shots between the two teams and ended up with a goalless draw and JDT is on 8th point with two games remaining. Controversies off the field continues with Nidzam Jamil standing up for his family after hooligan outburst in NSFC's defeat at the hand of Melaka. Selangor beat...

How are we feeling boys? After weeks and weeks of storm brewing in the background of the Malaysian football scene, we finally able to talk more football on the pitch and it's another dark one! Starting with celebrating Sabah's ends 27-year wait to a FA Cup Final, we also discussed the incidents occured to Selangor, including the game played behind closed door, a dubious penalty call, controversial...

We start our episode with wishing veteran journalist Haresh Deol a speedy recovery after a despicable attack in broad daylight in Bangsar, raising serious questions about motive and the freedom of the press. Business as usual in our beloved Malaysian football scene, starting with JDT's loss to Melbourne Victory, we take a look at the prospect of JDT's qualifying as they will face tougher opponents...

Malaysia's National Team brush Nepal aside 1-0 to keep the unbeaten record in AFC Qualifier intact thank to a splendid Faisal Halim's second half goal, after coming in the first half after Arif Aiman's unfortunate injury. Peter Cklamovski side ended the year campaign with a splendid record overall, however the dark cloud looming behind the national team thunder the headlines. A 63 pages FIFA repor...

As we anticipate Malaysia vs Nepal next week, we simply can't get enough of the games last week. Starting with JDT vs Shanghai Shenhua, where Arif Aiman continues to showcase his strength in dribbling past defenses, solidifying himself as the top 3 players in Asia leading the Southern Tigers to an important 3 points ahead of some tough matches in ACL Elite ahead. Chun Hang rave on Petrus Shitembi...

FIFA has rejected the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) appeal against its punishment for alleged forgery and falsification in the registration of seven naturalised players, upholding both the 12-month suspensions and hefty fines initially imposed. While FAM has consistently denied wrongdoing, FIFA’s disciplinary ruling marked a severe blow to its credibility and governance practices. It's...