The 5th CMFA Melayu Archipelago Cup was the fifth edition of CMFA Melayu Archipelago Cup which organised by CMFA. The tournament was hosted by Choudal and Southern Palm Islands. It is the first edition of MAC that hosted by 2 countries. It was won by Ziwana, who beat Sharktail 3-2 in full time match. The competition was entered by 20 countries, another increase from previous edition.
Bid Process
Two bids came before the deadline and both bids are combined bids, Havynwilde-Springmont and Choudal-Southern Palm Islands. Based on voting result, Havynwilde-Springmont was supposedly to host the competition but with ongoing and escalate tension in both countries then CMFA official decided to give the hosting right to Choudal-Southern Palm Islands.
Voting results
Country
Votes
Havynwilde-Springmont
4
Choudal-Southern Palm Islands
2
Abstain
14
Total
20
Qualification
All CMFA members are eligible to enter into the competition without any qualification round proceeding the main competition. Non-members are also being invited by the officials for a higher participation. At the end, 20 nations were confirmed their participation in this edition. These include one invitee team from Trolleborg. Ten countries are re-entering in this edition while the other 10 are newcomer including the invitation team.