Singapore Men’s National Team Head Coach Gavin Lee has named the 24 players who will represent Singapore at the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore, which will take place from 13 to 17 November 2026.

The Lions will take on two South American sides, facing 33rd-ranked Paraguay on 13 November before meeting five-time world champions Brazil on 17 November.

Following the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s announcement that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 will be postponed from January to December 2027, Lee acknowledged the importance of the decision while reiterating that the team’s preparations and approach to the upcoming matches remain unchanged.

“We understand the decision to postpone the tournament, and the safety and well-being of everyone involved – players, team officials and fans – must always come first. We will continue to respect the guidance of the relevant authorities as preparations continue.

“That said, our approach to these two matches remains unchanged. Paraguay and Brazil are two teams that regularly compete at the highest level of international football, and we know they will present a significant challenge. These are exactly the kind of tests we need as we continue to push ourselves, embrace the discomfort and work towards arriving at the Asian Cup as the best possible version of ourselves.”

The squad features several changes from the group that represented Singapore at the FIFA ASEAN Cup, with 21-year-old Woo Chun Wei earning his maiden senior call-up following a string of impressive performances in central midfield for Balestier Khalsa.

“Chun Wei has shown maturity and consistency in his performances for Balestier, particularly for a player of his age. He has adapted well to the demands of the league and shown that he can compete at this level.

“This will be an opportunity for him to experience the demands of international football, and we hope it will inspire him to keep learning, improving and building on the progress he has made,” Lee added.

Hougang United midfielder Saifullah Akbar and Geylang International defensive duo Joshua Pereira and Darren Teh also earn recalls, as Lee adjusts his options following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained by Lion City Sailors full-back Nur Adam Abdullah in his side’s victory over Young Lions on 11 October.

“It’s unfortunate that Nur Adam will be unavailable for the foreseeable future, and we wish him a smooth recovery. Injuries happen in football, and while we never want to lose a player in this way, it also creates opportunities for others to step up.

“We have players who can come in and contribute, and it is important that everyone is ready to take responsibility when called upon,” said Lee.

Other notable absentees include Thespa Gunma forward Ikhsan Fandi, who is unavailable due to injury, while Cardiff City defender Perry Ng is expecting the birth of his first child with his partner.

As the Lions prepare for two challenging encounters on home soil, Lee also highlighted the importance of support from Singapore fans.

“We know our previous campaign fell short of the standards we set for ourselves, and we understand the disappointment felt by our supporters. These matches will test us, but what matters is how we respond as a group, learn from the experience, and keep working to improve.

“We never take the support of our fans for granted, and we know that their trust is something we have to keep earning. We are committed to giving our best every time we step onto the pitch and showing through our performances what it means to represent Singapore,” Lee said.

Singapore Men’s National Team fixtures for the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore

Day & date	Match	Competition	Time (in SGT)	Venue
Friday, 13 November 2026	Singapore vs Paraguay	Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore	8pm	National Stadium
Tuesday, 17 November 2026	Singapore vs Brazil		6pm

Singapore Men’s National Team squad for the Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore

S/N	Name	Pos	Caps	Goals	DOB	Club
1	Izwan Mahbud	GK	83	0	14-Jul-90	Young Lions
2	Ridhuan Barudin	GK	0	0	23-Mar-87	Hougang United
3	Syazwan Buhari	GK	4	0	22-Sep-92	Tampines Rovers
4	Hariss Harun	DF	158	11	19-Nov-90	Lion City Sailors
5	Joshua Pereira	DF	6	0	10-Oct-97	Geylang International
6	Raoul Suhaimi	DF	1	0	18-Sep-05	Tampines Rovers
7	Safuwan Baharudin	DF	135	14	22-Sep-91	Selangor FC (MAS)
8	Ryhan Stewart	DF	42	1	15-Feb-00	Lion City Sailors
9	Lionel Tan	DF	36	3	5-Jun-97	Lion City Sailors
10	Darren Teh	DF	2	0	19-Aug-96	Geylang International
11	Joel Chew	MF	13	0	9-Feb-00	Young Lions
12	Farhan Zulkifli	MF	20	1	10-Nov-02	Lion City Sailors
13	Hami Syahin	MF	46	0	16-Dec-98	Lion City Sailors
14	Haziq Kamarudin	MF	0	0	6-Mar-01	FC Jurong
15	Glenn Kweh	MF	40	2	26-Mar-00	Lion City Sailors
16	Jacob Mahler	MF	26	3	10-Apr-00	Tampines Rovers
17	Kyoga Nakamura	MF	28	2	25-Apr-96	Lion City Sailors
18	Saifullah Akbar	MF	5	0	31-Jan-99	Hougang United
19	Shah Shahiran	MF	50	1	14-Nov-99	Tampines Rovers
20	Song Uiyoung	MF	42	9	8-Nov-93	Lion City Sailors
21	Harhys Stewart	MF	26	3	20-Mar-01	Chiangrai United (THA)
22	Woo Chun Wei	MF	0	0	7-Dec-04	Balestier Khalsa
23	Ilhan Fandi	FW	34	10	8-Nov-02	Lion City Sailors
24	Shawal Anuar	FW	60	20	29-Apr-91	Lion City Sailors

Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore rolls out as follows:

13 November 2026
Singapore vs Paraguay

14 November 2026
Japan vs Brazil

17 November 2026
Singapore vs Brazil
Japan vs Paraguay

Venue: National Stadium at The Kallang
Ticket sales: From 4 September 2026, 12pm SGT
Opening match tickets: From S$28
17 November: Doubleheader on a single ticket

ShopeeVIP users will also have access to exclusive ticket opportunities through Shopee, the Official Partner of the tournament. More information available on The Kallang