KUCHING, 28 October 2026 — Eight state champions have secured their places in the next stage of Piala Cahya Mata 2026. The nationwide amateur football tournament brought together teams from eight states across Malaysia.
Each champion will receive RM20,000 in prize money. They will now compete for a place in the Grand Final in Kuching. The tournament champion will take home the top prize of RM100,000.
Meet the Eight State Champions
The eight teams earned their places by winning their respective state competitions.
They are:
- Sarawak: RDPJ FC
- Sabah: AR Gang
- Melaka: Cheng City FC
- Negeri Sembilan: Bomba N. Sembilan
- Selangor: MPAJ FC (Klang Valley Zone)
- Perak: Jendarata FC
- Pahang: TwentyFour FC
- Kelantan: The Bangsal Kopi
Each team will now aim to continue its winning run in the next round.
Next Round Set for Negeri Sembilan
The eight champions will be divided into two groups of four teams. They will compete in Negeri Sembilan from 5 to 7 November 2026.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage. This will leave four teams in the race for the championship.
The four qualifiers will then travel to Kuching in mid-November. They will compete in the semi-finals, followed by the Grand Final.
Cahya Mata Highlights Community Spirit
Cahya Mata Group managing director Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman B Abdul Taib congratulated the eight state champions.
He said the organisers looked forward to seeing the teams compete in the next stage.
He also highlighted the wider purpose of the tournament. According to him, Piala Cahya Mata brings communities together and encourages an active, healthy lifestyle.
The competition also gives Malaysians more opportunities to take part in sports.
Tournament Draws 256 Amateur Teams
Piala Cahya Mata 2026 attracted 256 amateur teams and around 6,400 players across eight states.
The organiser also highlighted its commitment to clean sport. In collaboration with relevant agencies, it conducted 1,387 drug tests.
All tests had returned negative at the time of the announcement.
Where to Find Fixtures and Results
Football fans can check match fixtures, venues and standings on the tournament’s official website.
Visit cahyamata.sukandigital.com for the latest tournament information.
Source: Piala Cahya Mata 2026 announcement | Rewritten By Minutesmy
