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On-loan Abdul Rasaq downs the Stags to score double boost for two clubs

Abdul Rasaq celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Albirex Niigata against BG Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.
Abdul Rasaq celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Albirex Niigata against BG Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.

End of Karim Bencherifa’s stint as Singapore women’s national football coach

Karim Bencherifa steps down as Singapore women’s national football head coach after a three-year stint.
Karim Bencherifa steps down as Singapore women’s national football head coach after a three-year stint.

The Big Question

What can $50 million donation do for Singapore football?

Home-grown technology company Sea Limited has committed a $50 million donation to support the long-term development of football in Singapore.
Home-grown technology company Sea Limited has committed a $50 million donation to support the long-term development of football in Singapore.

Lions round off historic Asian Cup qualifying with 1-0 win over Bangladesh

Hariss Harun (back facing) and Irfan Fandi of Singapore celebrate after Harhys Stewart scores the first goal during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31, 2026.
Hariss Harun (back facing) and Irfan Fandi of Singapore celebrate after Harhys Stewart scores the first goal during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31, 2026.

FAS president Forrest Li’s company Sea pledges $50m to support development of S’pore football

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with FAS president Forrest Li at the FAS’ partner appreciation ceremony at the National Stadium on March 31.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with FAS president Forrest Li at the FAS’ partner appreciation ceremony at the National Stadium on March 31.

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi’s career on the upswing again – with some help from the golf course

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".
Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".

Jordan Emaviwe hails Lions’ team support for bouncing back from worst moment of his career

Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Fifa Asean Cup in September and October could disrupt Lions’ plans

Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.
Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Irfan Fandi, Nur Adam Abdullah recalled for Lions’ March 31 Asian Cup qualifier

Irfan Fandi hopes to give Singapore a defensive boost after being handed a national-team recall alongside Nur Adam Abdullah.
Irfan Fandi hopes to give Singapore a defensive boost after being handed a national-team recall alongside Nur Adam Abdullah.

Lions’ friendly against Faroe Islands in Dubai called off due to Middle East war

The Lions celebrating after winning 2-1 in Hong Kong to secure maiden Asian Cup qualification.
The Lions celebrating after winning 2-1 in Hong Kong to secure maiden Asian Cup qualification.

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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.