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AFF Championship

Lions to play Asean C’ship group matches at Jalan Besar instead of National Stadium

Fans reacting during the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semi-final first leg match between Singapore and Vietnam at Jalan Besar Stadium on Dec 26, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM dlsoc26
Fans reacting during the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semi-final first leg match between Singapore and Vietnam at Jalan Besar Stadium on Dec 26, 2024. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM dlsoc26

Indonesia coach John Herdman wants to deliver for football-mad country

Indonesia head coach John Herdman speaks to the media after the 2026 ASEAN Championship draw on Jan 15.
Indonesia head coach John Herdman speaks to the media after the 2026 ASEAN Championship draw on Jan 15.

Lions get tough 2026 Asean Championship draw, defending champions Vietnam on the cards

Lions striker Shawal Anuar, head coach Gavin Lee, midfielder Jacob Mahler and striker Ikhsan Fandi in  training last October ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against India
Lions striker Shawal Anuar, head coach Gavin Lee, midfielder Jacob Mahler and striker Ikhsan Fandi in  training last October ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against India

Football’s Asean Championship to be switched from year-end to July 24-Aug 26 in 2026

The Lions thanking fans after they were beaten by Vietnam in the 2024 Asean Championship semi-finals.
The Lions thanking fans after they were beaten by Vietnam in the 2024 Asean Championship semi-finals.

The Big Question: Do we really need a Fifa Asean Cup?

Goalless second half between Singapore and Malaysia during the final group A match of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Singapore goes through to the semi finals.
Goalless second half between Singapore and Malaysia during the final group A match of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Singapore goes through to the semi finals.

Departing S’pore coach Tsutomu Ogura hails Lions’ spirit, urges players to make history

dgsoc25 - Tsutomu Ogura sat down for an exclusive interview with The Straits Times to look back on his time with the Lions 


ST Photo: Deepanraj Ganesan
dgsoc25 - Tsutomu Ogura sat down for an exclusive interview with The Straits Times to look back on his time with the Lions 


ST Photo: Deepanraj Ganesan

There’s magic in the roar of the stadium, glory or not

To watch matches live is to feel like a part of something bigger, the writer says.
To watch matches live is to feel like a part of something bigger, the writer says.

Singapore defender Jordan Emaviwe takes on new challenge with Chiangrai United

Jordan Emaviwe training with Chiangrai United after signing a deal till the end of the season with the Thai League 1 side
Jordan Emaviwe training with Chiangrai United after signing a deal till the end of the season with the Thai League 1 side

Advantage Vietnam in the Asean Championship final after rare win over Thailand

Vietnam's forward Rafaelson celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2-1 Asean Championship final, first -leg win over Thailand at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on Jan 2.
Vietnam's forward Rafaelson celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2-1 Asean Championship final, first -leg win over Thailand at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on Jan 2.

Forum: Commendable showing at AFF ME Cup

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.