1957 Merdeka Tournament

The first edition of the Merdeka Tournament was held in August and September 1957 in Malaya (now Malaysia). It was won by Hong Kong League XI. Singapore won a consolation tournament for teams that did not qualify for the final round.

1957 Merdeka Tournament
Tournament details
Host countryFederation of Malaya
Dates31 August – 7 September
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Hong Kong (1st title)
Runners-up Indonesia
Third place South Vietnam
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored28 (4.67 per match)
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