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Fandi Ahmad

Like father like son, but Ilhan Fandi has his own story to write

Ilhan Fandi interacting with fans at Changi Airport on Nov 19 after returning with the Singapore team from Hong Kong.
Ilhan Fandi interacting with fans at Changi Airport on Nov 19 after returning with the Singapore team from Hong Kong.

Lions’ class of 1994 back current pride to seal Asian Cup qualification with win in Hong Kong

(From left) 1994 Lions Abbas Saad and Fandi Ahmad at the launch of the 1994 Legacy Collection cards on Nov 16. In the foreground is the Asean Championship trophy, which the Lions won in 1998, 2005, 2007 and 2012.
(From left) 1994 Lions Abbas Saad and Fandi Ahmad at the launch of the 1994 Legacy Collection cards on Nov 16. In the foreground is the Asean Championship trophy, which the Lions won in 1998, 2005, 2007 and 2012.

Singapore sporting heroes before they were famous

The likes of Fandi Ahmad, Feng Tianwei, Yip Pin Xiu, Shanti Pereira, Joseph Schooling and Loh Kean Yew have achieved great success, not just regionally, but on the biggest sporting stages.
The likes of Fandi Ahmad, Feng Tianwei, Yip Pin Xiu, Shanti Pereira, Joseph Schooling and Loh Kean Yew have achieved great success, not just regionally, but on the biggest sporting stages.

Hong Kong singer Alan Tam used to play football with Singapore’s Fandi Ahmad

Hong Kong singer Alan Tam (left) once played football with Fandi Ahmad.
Hong Kong singer Alan Tam (left) once played football with Fandi Ahmad.

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Fandi overcomes obstacles with Pahang to reach Malaysia Cup final again

ST20250222_202502200820/dlsoc22/Brian Teo/David Lee SJ/ Profile of former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad during the BYD Football Fiesta at ARFC Woodleigh on Feb 22, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250222_202502200820/dlsoc22/Brian Teo/David Lee SJ/ Profile of former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad during the BYD Football Fiesta at ARFC Woodleigh on Feb 22, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Late Malaysia Cup-winning manager Omar Ibrahim preached ‘discipline, dedication and determination’

Singapore soccer coach Douglas Moore, captain Fandi Ahmad and team manager Omar Ibrahim acknowledging the cheers as they parade the Malaysia Cup before screaming fans who turned up at the National Stadium to welcome the team home, 18 December 1994.
Singapore soccer coach Douglas Moore, captain Fandi Ahmad and team manager Omar Ibrahim acknowledging the cheers as they parade the Malaysia Cup before screaming fans who turned up at the National Stadium to welcome the team home, 18 December 1994.

The Straits Times says

Fandi a part of global sports talent flows

Football: Fandi Ahmad appointed as Pahang head coach

This will be Fandi Ahmad’s second stint as head coach of an Malaysian Super League team.
This will be Fandi Ahmad’s second stint as head coach of an Malaysian Super League team.

Football: Youngest Fandi son Iryan plays catch up with band of brothers

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Professional football player Iryan Fandi, 16, youngest son of Fandi Ahmad and member of Hougang United's U-17 team, photographed on 9 December 2022.
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Professional football player Iryan Fandi, 16, youngest son of Fandi Ahmad and member of Hougang United's U-17 team, photographed on 9 December 2022.

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