KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s Under-15 squad kept up their impressive form in Group H of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, securing back-to-back wins in Baku, Azerbaijan, today.
P. Maniam’s side opened the day with a 3-1 win over Syria before sweeping aside Ethiopia 5-0 in their second fixture.
Against Syria, Danny Firas Musleyadi put Malaysia ahead in the 17th minute, with Iman Lutfi Zairol Hisham adding two more in quick succession in the 32nd and 35th minutes. Syria pulled one back a minute later.
Malaysia carried that momentum into the clash with Ethiopia, with Danny Firas striking in the fourth minute.
Aqheef Haiqal Koko added a brace in the 21st and 23rd minutes, before Iman Lutfi rounded off the emphatic win with goals in the 29th and 39th minutes.
Malaysia began their campaign yesterday with a 3-1 win over Dominica. They next face Hungary on Monday, then meet Mexico.
The inaugural tournament runs from Oct 24 to 30, with matches played in an eight-a-side format over two 20-minute halves.
A total of 191 teams are split into 24 groups, with final standings set to decide placements for Tiers A to F from Oct 28 to 30.
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