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Singapore Premier League

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC Champions League Two final

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in action in the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 16.
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in action in the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 16.

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.

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.

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.

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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Lion City Sailors aim for unbeaten record after clinching Singapore Premier League title 

Lion City Sailors players celebrating with their fans after a 0-0 draw against BG Tampines Rovers on May 3 was enought to seal the Singapore Premier League title at Our Tampines Hub.
Lion City Sailors players celebrating with their fans after a 0-0 draw against BG Tampines Rovers on May 3 was enought to seal the Singapore Premier League title at Our Tampines Hub.

Tired of settling for silver, Lion City Sailors’ Kyoga Nakamura is set to finally win his first SPL title

Kyoga Nakamura shield the ball from captain Hariss Harun in training on April 29, as the Lion City Sailors prepare for a big clash with BG Tampines Rovers. 
Credit: Lion City Sailors
Kyoga Nakamura shield the ball from captain Hariss Harun in training on April 29, as the Lion City Sailors prepare for a big clash with BG Tampines Rovers. 
Credit: Lion City Sailors

Lion City Sailors beat Geylang, will retain SPL title by defeating Tampines next

Lion City Sailors players celebrate after scoring a goal against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on Apr 26, 2026.
Lion City Sailors players celebrate after scoring a goal against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on Apr 26, 2026.

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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.