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Singapore football

Lion City Sailors lift SPL title but left feeling unsatisfied after final-day loss to BG Tampines Rovers

Lion City Sailors captain Hariss Harun lifting the Singapore Premier League title alongside his teammates at Our Tampines Hub on May 17, 2026.
Lion City Sailors captain Hariss Harun lifting the Singapore Premier League title alongside his teammates at Our Tampines Hub on May 17, 2026.

FC Jurong to build on community connection with new partner SKASports

(From left) FC Jurong vice chairman Koh Mui Tee,  chairman Daisuke Korenaga, SKASports Investments directors Rohit Ramesh and Sudhir Menon at the signing of the strategic partnership at Jurong East Stadium on May 16.
(From left) FC Jurong vice chairman Koh Mui Tee,  chairman Daisuke Korenaga, SKASports Investments directors Rohit Ramesh and Sudhir Menon at the signing of the strategic partnership at Jurong East Stadium on May 16.

Fervent Singapore football fans begin making plans to support Lions at 2027 Asian Cup

The home crowd during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31. The Lions beat Bangladesh 1-0 to close out their Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.
The home crowd during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31. The Lions beat Bangladesh 1-0 to close out their Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.

Few foreign players stood out in Singapore Premier League despite increase in quota, say analysts

BG Tampines Rovers forward Hide Higashikawa was lauded as one of the bright foreign signings this season.
BG Tampines Rovers forward Hide Higashikawa was lauded as one of the bright foreign signings this season.

Tyan Foong inspires VJC comeback over RI to seal 12th straight NSG A Division girls’ football title

Victoria Junior College's two-goal heroine Tyan Foong (left) challenging Raffles Institution's Calista Dodson in the girls' A division football final.
Victoria Junior College's two-goal heroine Tyan Foong (left) challenging Raffles Institution's Calista Dodson in the girls' A division football final.

Meridian Secondary School edge out Tanjong Katong Secondary School in B Div football thriller

Meridian Secondary School players and coach celebrating after winning the National School Games B Division boys' football final at the Serangoon Stadium on May 12.
Meridian Secondary School players and coach celebrating after winning the National School Games B Division boys' football final at the Serangoon Stadium on May 12.

ST Full-time Report: Lions’ ‘World Cup challenge’ at Asian Cup

Injured Hide Higashikawa comes off bench to help Tampines win, stay in control of race for 2nd spot

BG Tampines Rovers striker Hide Higashikawa came off the bench to force an own goal from Hougang United's Saifullah Akbar to seal a 1-0 win that could prove crucial in the Stags' hunt for second place in the Singapore Premier League.
BG Tampines Rovers striker Hide Higashikawa came off the bench to force an own goal from Hougang United's Saifullah Akbar to seal a 1-0 win that could prove crucial in the Stags' hunt for second place in the Singapore Premier League.

Facing World Cup teams should not affect our mentality: Lions coach Gavin Lee on Asian Cup draw

Singapore players and officials celebrating at Kai Tak Stadium after beating Hong Kong 2-1 in November 2025 to qualify for the Asian Cup.
Singapore players and officials celebrating at Kai Tak Stadium after beating Hong Kong 2-1 in November 2025 to qualify for the Asian Cup.

Back in the dugout, Hougang United coach Akbar Nawas plots upset against ex-club BG Tampines Rovers

Akbar Nawas (centre) took over from Pannarai Pansiri as Hougang United head coach on April 12 in the 4-1 loss to Lion City Sailors. He has since managed two wins in four matches.
Akbar Nawas (centre) took over from Pannarai Pansiri as Hougang United head coach on April 12 in the 4-1 loss to Lion City Sailors. He has since managed two wins in four matches.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.