Singapore Women’s National Team Head Coach Mihoko Ishida has called up a 20-player squad for her first training camp since taking charge, with the Lionesses set to travel to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for a camp that will include a closed-door friendly.

“I am looking forward to seeing my players in a competitive setting for the first time,” said Ishida. “This window is about building our foundation and understanding how we want to play as a team. Every player in this squad has been selected because I believe they can contribute to that process.”

“Selecting this squad was a process of careful observation,” she added. “I have watched the players closely — in training, in league matches, and in how they carry themselves as individuals. I wanted a group that not only has quality but also the right mentality to represent Singapore. Preparations have been progressing well and the players have shown great commitment since we began working together. There is a good energy in the camp and I am encouraged by what I have seen so far.”

Among the notable inclusions is the return of Venetia Lim, who — possessing 25 caps and one international goal to her name — has been sidelined since suffering a patella tendon injury in last June’s friendly against Hong Kong at Choa Chu Kang Stadium, a match that was ultimately cancelled.

Having spent time with Boroondara-Carey Eagles and Eltham Redbacks in Australia, she returned to Lion City Sailors at the start of this year.

Albirex defender Sara Merican also returns to the national setup after a five-year absence, last featuring in the 2021 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tajikistan. Sara has since represented Singapore in cricket at the 2023 & 2025 SEA Games and spent the 2024–25 season with Wigan Athletic Women’s, winning the Lancashire Women’s County League in England.

The squad also includes several WPL players who have caught the eye this season: 17-year-old Geylang International forward Naureen Qadriyah, who tops her club’s scoring charts with eight goals; her teammate and defender Fathimah Shahrem; Still Aerion midfielder Bhanu Krishnasamy; and 17-year-old Albirex goalkeeper Talia Sachet.

Lionesses captain Rosnani Azman leads the side, with Farhanah Ruhaizat, Dhaniyah Qasimah and Nurhidayu Naszri among the experienced players retained in the squad.

This camp is an important opportunity for us to come together under Coach Mihoko and start building the way we want to play,” said Rosnani. “She has brought a clear idea of what she wants from us, and the players have responded well to her from the start. There are familiar faces and new ones in this squad, and part of my role as captain is to make sure everyone settles in quickly. The energy in camp has been good, and we are building well – moving in the right direction.

The Lionesses depart for Sabah on Monday, 13 April.

Singapore Women’s National Team squad

S/N	Name	Pos	Caps	Goals	DOB	Club
1	Alysha Nasrina	GK	0	0	23-Oct-07	Lion City Sailors
2	Talia Sachet	GK	0	0	10-Jul-09	Albirex Jurong
3	Beatrice Tan	GK	15	0	29-Jun-92	Lion City Sailors
4	Dhaniyah Qasimah	DF	38	0	7-Jul-04	Lion City Sailors
5	Irsalina Irwan	DF	12	1	1-Jan-07	Lion City Sailors
6	Khairunnisa Anwar	DF	14	0	21-Feb-03	Lion City Sailors
7	Nurhidayu Naszri	DF	25	0	16-Mar-04	Lion City Sailors
8	Nurzaherra Maisarah	DF	1	0	21-Oct-06	Tiong Bahru
9	Fathimah Shahrem	DF	0	0	31-Jul-03	Geylang International
10	Nurerwadah Erwan	DF	21	0	26-Jun-04	Lion City Sailors
11	Rosnani Azman	DF	55	2	22-May-97	Albirex Jurong
12	Sara Merican	DF	0	0	19-Apr-96	Albirex Jurong
13	Bhanu Krishnasamy	MF	0	0	28-Aug-95	Still Aerion
14	Venetia Lim	MF	25	1	14-Oct-03	Lion City Sailors
15	Nahwah Aidilreza	MF	0	0	4-May-07	BG Tampines Rovers
16	Nasriah Ibrahim	MF	6	0	1-Sept-04	Geylang International
17	Syazwani Ruzi	MF	42	1	20-Dec-01	Lion City Sailors
18	Farah Nurzahirah	FW	10	1	13-Jan-04	Lion City Sailors
19	Naureen Qadriyah	FW	0	0	9-Jun-09	Geylang International
20	Farhanah Ruhaizat	FW	50	8	26-Jul-98	Geylang International