As the draw for the AFF Cup 2024 concluded, significant attention has shifted towards the formidable line-up in Group A, featuring national teams like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and possibly Timor Leste or Brunei. Group B equally promises intense competition with teams such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
Madam Pang expressing respect towards Team Indonesia
On the threshold of this prestigious event, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia are already tipped as favorites to lift the trophy. The Indonesian team, in particular, has shown remarkable progress recently, drawing high praise and even a sense of apprehension from competitors.
Madam Pang, the Chairwoman of the Football Association of Thailand, openly acknowledged the prowess of the Indonesian team. When discussing the potential matchups, she commented, “It would be quite frightening to face Indonesia at this moment,” highlighting the rise in their performance levels.
Madam Pang praises Team Indonesia
Masatada Ishii, the head coach of the Thai national team, also voiced his observations on Indonesia’s improvements, “In the previous tournaments, Indonesia performed exceptionally well. Recently, their level has increased significantly, and I believe their national team will continue to improve.”
From the outset of the year 2024, Indonesia has showcased significant growth. Their strategy of integrating high-quality naturalized players has paid dividends, evidenced by their achievements in the Asian Cup, where they advanced to the round of 16, and almost securing a spot in the third qualifying round of the World Cup. More recently, at the U23 Asian Championship, the Indonesian U23 team emerged as a strong contender, reaching the semi-finals.
However, the journey for Indonesia in the upcoming AFF Cup might present some challenges. Slated for November to December 2024, assembling their best squad might be problematic as the tournament does not fall under FIFA’s international calendar, which typically mandates clubs to release players for national duty.
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