The stage is set at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor, Malaysia, as Nepal (FIFA Rank 180) gear up to face Malaysia (FIFA Rank 118) in a high-intensity AFC Asian Cup 2025 Qualifier tonight at 6:45 PM NPT.
Nepal enter this fixture with one goal: rewrite history.
In 8 previous encounters, Nepal have lost 7 and drawn only once—a stalemate that came 39 years ago on 16 March 1985. Since then, Malaysia have dominated the matchup.
Last Encounter – Malaysia Shocked at Home
The two sides last met on 25 March 2025, where Nepal stunned Malaysia with a 2-0 victory—but this time Malaysia will be desperate to avoid another upset.
This fixture was supposed to be played in Kathmandu, but due to AFC licensing disapproval, Nepal’s home ground Dasharath Stadium was ruled unfit, shifting the match to Malaysia’s fortress.
Malaysia’s Naturalized Players Under FIFA Lens
Malaysia have been fielding several naturalized players in this campaign, making them a stronger and more physical side.
Earlier, FIFA even investigated the eligibility of multiple Malaysian players following their 4–0 win over Vietnam in June, raising debates ahead of this clash.
Nepal’s Challenge Tonight
Nepal have never beaten Malaysia, but momentum, belief, and team spirit remain high. Breaking the curse tonight would be historic—and crucial for their qualifying hopes.
📍 Match Details
📆 Date: Today
🕕 Time: 6:45 PM Nepali Time
🏟 Venue: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor, Malaysia
🖥 LIVE: Watch live on SajhaKhel.com (Link will be provided)
🔥 Can Nepal Create History Tonight?
All eyes are on Johor. Will Nepal finally register their first-ever win against Malaysia, or will the hosts continue their dominance?
Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and post-match analysis on SajhaKhel.com.