AFF Championship

Thespa Gunma striker Ikhsan Fandi becomes the first Singaporean to play and score in the Japanese pro league

Singaporean footballer Ikhsan Fandi has featured for clubs in Singapore, Norway and Thailand before his latest stint in Japan with Thespa Gunma.

Singapore football and the belief you cannot buy

The exhilaration of cheering the same thing at the same time as everyone around you is quite unmatched, the writer says.

Xuan Son double against Malaysia confirms Vietnam’s berth in ASEAN Championship final

Vietnam’s Nguyen Xuan Son (centre) celebrating with teammates on Aug 19.

‘Singapore is a football country’: Belief runs high after Lions’ ASEAN Championship outing

Lions fans cheering on the team after the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.

Lions exit ASEAN C’ship despite 2-1 win over Thailand, lose 4-3 on aggregate in semis

Singapore’s Harhys Stewart (No. 13) celebrating his goal against Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok in the second leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-final clash on Aug 18.

Lions coach Gavin Lee preaches calm, plots ASEAN C’ship comeback against Thailand

Singapore forward Ilhan Fandi promises his team will empty their tanks to fight to overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit.

All not lost yet, says Malaysia coach Tan after Vietnam defeat in ASEAN C’ship semi-final, 1st leg

Brazilian-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son – also known as Rafaelson – put the visitors ahead with a stunning diving header five minutes into first-half stoppage time.

How family support inspires Lions defender Nur Adam to give his all

Nur Adam Abdullah hugging his mother after the ASEAN Championship semi-final first leg match at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 15.

Lions face uphill battle after 3-1 loss to Thailand in ASEAN C’ship semi-final, 1st leg

Singapore’s Shawal Anuar tussling with a Thai player as Jacob Mahler looks on during the Lions’ 3-1 loss to Thailand in the ASEAN Championship semi-final, first leg on Aug 15.

Lean and mean midfielder Shah Shahiran aims to control his destiny and Lions’ ASEAN C’ship fate

Singapore’s Shah Shahiran (centre) shows steely focus in training before the first leg of their ASEAN Championship semi-finals against Thailand.

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