The AFC U23 qualifiers sees Malaysia drawn in the same group with regional rivals - Thailand and Indonesia
Malaysia were once again matched with the usual suspects after the draw for the 2018 AFC U-23 qualifiers were done in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Friday evening.
In the draw, Malaysia are pitted against Thailand, Indonesia and Mongolia in Group H. Ten groups are were drawn with countries all over Asia and one country will host all six matches involving the group.
This assignment for Frank Bernhardt should come in an opportune timing considering that he could only not have a crack at qualifying for the finals tournament but also provide him a chance to further mould his team for the upcoming SEA Games in August.