SINGAPORE, 3 APRIL 2024 – The Football Association of Singapore has concluded the process of evaluating potential clubs for the 2024/2025 Singapore Premier League (SPL) season.   The FAS received several applications in which one club was given in-principal approval to participate in SPL 2024/2025.   The shortlisted club entered into a due diligence process, which took longer than expected. Given the tight deadline prior to the commencement of the SPL in May 2024, the club has decided not to contest the 2024/25 season.   Instead, it will focus on getting a team ready for the 20 ..read more

  SINGAPORE, 12 AUGUST 2023 – Albirex Niigata (S) secured a second consecutive league title on Friday night after notching up a closely contested victory over Tanjong Pagar United in the 2023 Singapore Premier League.   The Japanese side arrived at the Jurong East Stadium with a commanding five-point lead as well as a match in hand over their closest challengers, Lion City Sailors. A win on the night would not only cement their dominance but also secure the league championship with two games yet to be contested in the ongoing season.   In a gripping contest, Albirex Niigat ..read more

Hami Syahin (L) and Iqram Rifqi, 5 December 2022   SINGAPORE, 6 DECEMBER 2022 – Team chemistry is what makes good teams great, and this was best demonstrated by the winners of the third edition of the e-Singapore Premier League (eSPL).   Lion City Sailors pair Iqram Rifqi and Hami Syahin, who deputised for Zulqarnaen Suzliman in the finals, came out on top from an intense fight against Tanjong Pagar United’s Ryan Syaffiq and Rusyaidi Salime to claim the title for the Men’s category.   Meanwhile, impressive performances from Seri Hidayah and Siti Nurhidayah helped Balestier Khal ..read more

Ilhan Fandi with DMSK Deinze owner Hiroyuki Ono at a press conference held at Jalan Besar Stadium, 13 December 2022. Image credits: Playmaker SG   SINGAPORE, 13 DECEMBER 2022 – A European adventure awaits Ilhan Fandi next year after the Singapore international sealed a move to Belgium’s KMSK Deinze on a one-and-a-half-year contract.   The transfer to the Belgian second-tier side was announced yesterday by Albirex Niigata (S), whom Ilhan helped to glory in the 2022 AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) by scoring 15 goals in 18 matches after joining them in April.   The forward, wh ..read more