Superbest Power Piala FA[1] | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Malaysia |
Dates | 30 January 2016 – 14 May 2016 |
Teams | 35 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Johor Darul Ta'zim (1st title) |
Runner-up | PKNS |
The 2016 Malaysia FA Cup was the 27th season of the Malaysia FA Cup, a knockout competition for Malaysia's state football association and clubs. It was sponsored by Kopi Superbest Power (Superbest Power Coffee), and was known as the Superbest Power Piala FA due to sponsorship purposes.[1] LionsXII were the defending champions after beating Kelantan 3–1 in the previous season, but did not compete in this edition.
35 teams entered this years competition. Six teams entered in the first stage with three clubs making the Second Round. The draw for the competition was made on 9 January 2016.[2][3] The winners were assured a place in the 2017 AFC Cup.