AFF Suzuki Cup to adopt new format in 2018
The Asean Football Federation (AFF) will implement changes to the format of its flagship tournament, the Suzuki Cup, in 2018
The current eight-team tournament proper will be expanded to include 10 of 11 Asean nations, with the 10th and 11th-ranked team playing off for a spot in the main draw.
There will be two groups of five teams each, with each side playing two group games in their home country, and two away.
A draw will determine the exact fixtures.
This is a step away from the current system, where four of the lowest-ranked teams in the region battle to earn one spot in the tournament proper.
The format of a two-leg, home-and-away semi-finals and final will remain.
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