Football: Fandi Ahmad hails Lions' efforts but says more work needed to make the national team a force again

Singapore's interim national coach Fandi Ahmad admitted that more hard work, especially in youth development, is needed for the long-term rehabilitation of Singapore football. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - The grit was gratifying but the gulf was evident.

The Lions are still reeling from a third straight group-stage exit at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup after a sobering 3-0 defeat by Thailand on Sunday (Nov 25).

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