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Singapore football

Albirex Niigata goalkeeper Hassan Sunny continues to terrorise attackers at 42

Even at 42, Hassan Sunny continues to put up admirable performances for Albirex Niigata as the Singapore Premier League's oldest local-born goalkeeper.
Even at 42, Hassan Sunny continues to put up admirable performances for Albirex Niigata as the Singapore Premier League's oldest local-born goalkeeper.

Forum: Clear and disciplined strategy needed for $50m investment in Singapore football

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Grit, confidence and teamwork: Why this S'pore family chose football to raise active, resilient kids

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lion-city-sailors-football-academy-bryceton-ryler-leia-and-parents-wee-khai-pang-sandra-yeo

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.

Forum: Let’s not normalise unsporting conduct and calls of “referee kayu”

S’pore sports fraternity hopes more will step up after SEA’s $50 million donation

FAS President Forrest Li addressing guests during the FAS Partner Appreciation Ceremony ahead of the Singapore Men’s national team match at the National Stadium.
FAS President Forrest Li addressing guests during the FAS Partner Appreciation Ceremony ahead of the Singapore Men’s national team match at the National Stadium.

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.

The Lions’ long and winding road to the Asian Cup in Riyadh

In November 2025, The Lions ended more than four decades of hurt by qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
In November 2025, The Lions ended more than four decades of hurt by qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

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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.