Dear Members of the Singapore Football Fraternity,   As the blessed month of Ramadan draws to a close, we are now in the period of preparation for Hari Raya Puasa.  This is a particularly busy period for our Muslim brethren – a time to buy new clothes, to dress up our houses and to prepare traditional delights such as ketupat, rendang, and Raya cookies.  It is a time of joy, and it is a good time to share greetings.   Football has continued at pace during the first quarter of the year. Our new National Team Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura joined the FAS at the end of Janua ..read more

  MONDAY, 8 APRIL 2024 – With effect from Matchweek 3, the Deloitte Women’s Premier League 2024 season will operate across two venues. Matches will be held at Choa Chu Kang Stadium on Saturdays and ITE College East on Sundays.   This weekend, all teams (except BG Tampines, who will be having their bye this Matchweek 3) will compete at Yishun Stadium and ITE College East respectively on Sunday, 14 April 2024 in Matchweek 3. Hougang will face off against Lion City Sailors at 5 pm, followed by Albirex Niigata (S) battling Tiong Bahru at 7:30 pm at Yishun Stadium. Balestier Khalsa will ..read more

  SINGAPORE, 8 APRIL 2024 – Interested participants can now register for the 2024 AFC Fitness 1A Coaching Course. Set to be held from 2 to 6 September 2024, the course, which will be conducted from 8am to 5pm across the five days, is targeted at aspiring fitness coaches who wish to coach the football fitness for players in elite youth environments (i.e. School Football Academy, Singapore Youth League, Centres of Excellence, Singapore Football League, or Singapore Premier League).   Participants must hold a valid FAS/AFC ‘B’ Diploma (SG-Coach Level 2 Full Integration) or equivalent ..read more

    SINGAPORE, 2 APRIL 2024 – Interested participants can now register for the 2024 FAS Introductory Coaching Course. Held on 23, 24 and 25 April 2024, the course, which will be conducted from 8am to 5pm across the three days, offers participants a platform to experience the demands of higher-level coaching courses. It serves as a prerequisite for those aspiring to attend the FAS/AFC ‘C‘ Diploma (SG-Coach Level 1 Full Integration) Coaching Course.   The course duration spans 24 hours, comprising theory and practical components during the in-course sessions. Additionally, p ..read more

26-strong squad includes four overseas-based players and return of familiar faces SINGAPORE, 28 MARCH 2024 – The Singapore Women’s National Team will be heading to Dammam, Saudi Arabia this month for a 10-day training camp, as part of their preparation for upcoming official competitions, including the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand.   The 26-strong squad, with an average age of 22.3 years, will also be taking part in closed-door friendly matches with local clubs, Al-Nassr and Qasedeya on 3 April and 6 April 2024 respectively. The team will depart for Dammam tomorrow, Friday ..read more

    SINGAPORE, 27 MARCH 2024 – Interested participants can now register for the 2024 FAS Grassroots Coaching Course (Women’s). Held on 18, 19 and 20 May 2024, the course is targeted at youths (18 years and above), volunteer coaches, and working adults dedicated to educating and developing young players aged between six (6) to nine (9) years old.   The duration of the FAS Grassroots Coaching Course consists of a total of 32 hours, which comprises 16 hours of theory and practical components (In-Course) and 16 hours of coaching attachment (Post-Course):   In-Course Post-Co ..read more

    SINGAPORE, 27 MARCH 2024 – Interested participants can now register for the 2024 FAS Football Analyst (Level 1). Held across three days from 23 April 2024 to 25 April 2024, this course provides participants with fundamental knowledge and understanding of match and video analysis, essential for aspiring football analysts.   Led by distinguished professionals in the field, including Mr. Mathew Pearson, Current Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and Mr. Dazell Young, Current Sports Technology Manager at Mahd Academy, the course comp ..read more

China PR’s Gao Zhunyi with Singapore’s Song Uiyoung in action, March 2024.    TIANJIN, 26 MARCH 2024 – It may have been a David vs Goliath encounter on paper but based on their performance last week, Singapore was not going to be overawed by their opponents going into this second game against China in five days.     In a clash fraught with tension and anticipation at the Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, the Lions exhibited strong resolve for large parts of the game against a formidable Chinese side in their Group C World Cup qualifier. Despite showcasing moments of brillian ..read more

Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura and Faris Ramli at the pre-match press conference in Tianjin earlier today, 25 March 2024.      TIANJIN, 25 MARCH 2024 – The Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium is set to witness a tantalising clash as Singapore squares off against China PR in a high-stakes encounter on 26 March 2024, with kick-off slated for 8 PM local time.     Under the stewardship of Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura, the Lions are bracing themselves for an intense battle on foreign soil. Despite the chilly temperatures, which stand in stark contrast to the balmy climate of their homelan ..read more

Substitutes Jacob Mahler (left, wearing jersey number 5), and Faris Ramli (right, wearing jersey number) contributed to the home team’s equalizing effort in the second half, March 2024.     SINGAPORE, 21 MARCH 2024 – In an electrifying encounter at the Singapore National Stadium, the Lions under the newly minted stewardship of Tsutomu Ogura, marked an unforgettable night in their World Cup qualifying campaign, drawing 2-2 against China PR. Demonstrating immense resolve, the Singapore squad overturned a two-goal deficit, instilling a renewed sense of hope and belief among the home su ..read more