Tan Cheng Hoe says he can't turn Malaysia into cup kings Kedah

After a winless 2017, Malaysia's new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side's fortunes.

There were some in Malaysia who felt that Tan Cheng Hoe should have been appointed as national team head coach seven months ago before being installed as Nelo Vingada's assistant. Now, as Vingada returns to Portugal after seven games, six losses and zero wins, No. 2 has become No. 1.

Tan has served his time. In 2015, the 49-year-old took Kedah to promotion and the final of the Malaysia Cup. A year later, that trophy was heading north to Alor Setar. Just as impressive was a third place finish in...