Sports: Tournament prioritisation means Lionesses will sit out ASEAN Championship despite qualifying on merit

The Singapore Women’s National Team has withdrawn from the ASEAN Women’s Championship (6-19 August), this despite the fact that the women qualified for the tournament on merit by finishing third at the AFF Women’s Cup last December.   The decision-making process involved careful consideration of overlapping fixtures, team readiness, and our broader commitment to key Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions.   Two competitions – the AFC Women’s … Continue reading Sports: Tournament prioritisation means Lionesses will sit out ASEAN Championship despite qualifying on merit

Sports: SPL Awards Night set to celebrate excellence in the 2024/25 domestic season

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) will honour the best of the 2024/25 domestic football season at the upcoming Singapore Premier League (SPL) Awards Night, set to take place on Sunday, 1 June, at the Orchard Hotel. As one of the most anticipated nights in the local football calendar, the Awards Night brings together players, coaches, club officials, referees, media, and partners in a celebration … Continue reading Sports: SPL Awards Night set to celebrate excellence in the 2024/25 domestic season

Lion City Sailors Confident ahead of Finals clash with Sarjah FC in AFC Champions League Elite 2 Finals

Singapore’s only privatised football club, Lion City Sailors, are just one step away from rewriting football history. They take on United Arab Emirates powerhouse Sharjah FC in the inaugural AFC Champions League Two Final, with home advantage and belief firmly on their side. The Sailors’ incredible run to the final has already turned heads across the continent. Having beaten top-tier opponents from Thailand, China, Japan, … Continue reading Lion City Sailors Confident ahead of Finals clash with Sarjah FC in AFC Champions League Elite 2 Finals

Sports: Our Tampines Hub to serve as central venue for Singapore Premier League Matches till 4 May

Our Tampines Hub (OTH) will serve as the central venue for Singapore Premier League (SPL) matches from 24 April to 4 May 2025. This arrangement is due to the upcoming General Election (GE) 2025 and potential closures of selected ActiveSG facilities, including stadiums that are typically used for SPL fixtures. The move to OTH will ensure the smooth continuation of the 2024/25 SPL season, which … Continue reading Sports: Our Tampines Hub to serve as central venue for Singapore Premier League Matches till 4 May

Sports: FAS becomes 51st Aspire In The World Fellow

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has joined the ranks of some of the world’s most prestigious football institutions by becoming the 51st member of the Aspire in the World Fellows network. Aspire in the World Fellows is a global community of elite football clubs, federations, and leagues that, since 2014, has been dedicated to innovation, development, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise in … Continue reading Sports: FAS becomes 51st Aspire In The World Fellow

Sports: JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s 2025 grows to new heights with record team entries

Asia’s largest youth football tournament will return with a bang with this year’s JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s set to be its biggest edtion yet. A record 7,700 players from 550 registered teams will participate in the April 17-20 event across seven venues in Singapore with fierce competition expected in both the boys’ and girls’ Pro categories. Defending champions of both those titles Valencia CF … Continue reading Sports: JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s 2025 grows to new heights with record team entries

Sports: Brisbane Roar promises smashing showdown at Bishan Stadium this Friday

Brisbane Roar and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) All-Stars will go head to head this Friday for a stunning match, as part of Brisbane Roar’s five-day tour of Singapore from 1 to 5 April. Organised in partnership with the FAS, the tour aims to foster greater community engagement and provide valuable international exposure to the growing women’s football scene in Singapore. Singaporean international Danelle Tan, … Continue reading Sports: Brisbane Roar promises smashing showdown at Bishan Stadium this Friday

Sports: Singapore faces Nepal for first time since 1989 in friendly match, in preparation for AFC Asian Cup™ Qualifiers. 

Singapore will face Nepal for the first time in 35 years as they gear up for a friendly clash on 21 March at the National Stadium. This match serves as a crucial stepping stone in the Lions’ preparations for the AFC Asian Cup™ Qualifiers, offering head coach Tsutomu Ogura a chance to assess his squad. Head coach Tsutomu Ogura emphasized the importance of this game … Continue reading Sports: Singapore faces Nepal for first time since 1989 in friendly match, in preparation for AFC Asian Cup™ Qualifiers. 

Sports: FAS Election Scheduled for 28th April 2025

The Executive Committee of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has called for the election of members of the FAS Council for a four-year term beginning in 2025 and ending in 2029. The election will take place at an Extraordinary Congress – the FAS’ annual Congress usually takes place in the third quarter of the year – on Monday, 28 April 2025. In accordance with … Continue reading Sports: FAS Election Scheduled for 28th April 2025

Sports: 22-man squad announced as Lions take first steps on road to Riyadh

Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura has announced the 22 players who will fly the Singapore flag during the March FIFA International window as the Lions embark on their Road to Riyadh – the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers. The Singapore Men’s National Team face Nepal in an international friendly next Friday, 21 March 2025 before taking on Hong Kong, China on … Continue reading Sports: 22-man squad announced as Lions take first steps on road to Riyadh