KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to prioritise its appeal to Fifa following sanctions imposed on seven naturalised national players.

Yeoh said the suspensions affected not only the individuals involved but also the broader national team, according to the New Straits Times.

Fifa sanctioned the players for allegedly using forged documents during an Asia Cup qualifier against Vietnam earlier this year.

"The current priority is for FAM to complete the legal and international appeal process with Fifa until it is fully concluded. All parties must ensure this process is carried out with full integrity and transparency for the sake of Malaysia's good name,"...