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Singapore football

‘Great gentleman’: Former Singapore national footballer D. Tokijan dies, aged 62

D Tokijan scoring with a scissors kick against Sarawak in 1989. The former Sembawang player was a key member of Singapore’s Malaysian League-winning squad in 1985. He plundered 13 league goals to finish as the team’s top-scorer.
D Tokijan scoring with a scissors kick against Sarawak in 1989. The former Sembawang player was a key member of Singapore’s Malaysian League-winning squad in 1985. He plundered 13 league goals to finish as the team’s top-scorer.

Forum: Address systemic weaknesses in local football with consistency and resolve

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Lion City Sailors’ Maxime Lestienne says goodbye with cheeky missed Panenka

Departing Lion City Sailors winger Maxime Lestienne is cheered on by fans and players as he makes his way off the pitch after being substituted.
Departing Lion City Sailors winger Maxime Lestienne is cheered on by fans and players as he makes his way off the pitch after being substituted.

Maxime Lestienne hopes to sign off with a century of assists for Lion City Sailors

josoc19 - Maxime Lestienne is hoping for a memorable end to his four-year stint with the Lion City Sailors when they face Balestier Khalsa in the Singapore Cup semi-final, second leg on Dec 20.

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josoc19 - Maxime Lestienne is hoping for a memorable end to his four-year stint with the Lion City Sailors when they face Balestier Khalsa in the Singapore Cup semi-final, second leg on Dec 20.

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BG Tampines Rovers unstoppable in 4-0 rout of Albirex Niigata in Singapore Cup semi-final, 1st leg

BG Tampines Rovers winger Trent Anthony Buhagiar (in black) putting the ball into the box during the Stags' 4-0 win over Albirex Niigata in the Singapore Cup on Dec 14, 2025.
BG Tampines Rovers winger Trent Anthony Buhagiar (in black) putting the ball into the box during the Stags' 4-0 win over Albirex Niigata in the Singapore Cup on Dec 14, 2025.

Trophies on Hide Higashikawa’s mind ahead of BG Tampines Rovers’ S’pore Cup clash with Albirex Niigata

BG Tampines Rovers Hide Higashikawa (yellow, 25) celebrate after scoring a goal against Lion City Sailors during the Singapore Premier League Community Shield match held at Jurong East Stadium on Aug 16, 2025.
BG Tampines Rovers Hide Higashikawa (yellow, 25) celebrate after scoring a goal against Lion City Sailors during the Singapore Premier League Community Shield match held at Jurong East Stadium on Aug 16, 2025.

New pilot to offer free tuition, football training to at-risk young people

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue shirt) joined former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad (right, in black tracksuit) at the first run of Football Clinic @ South East.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue shirt) joined former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad (right, in black tracksuit) at the first run of Football Clinic @ South East.

SEA Games 2025: Concentration issues dog Young Lions again in campaign-ending loss

Singapore's Under-22 players react after a missed chance against Thailand  at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec 11, 2025.
Singapore's Under-22 players react after a missed chance against Thailand  at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec 11, 2025.

SEA Games 2025: Young Lions coach Firdaus Kassim remains defiant as Thais await

Singapore men?s under-22 football head coach Firdaus Kassim and his players reacting after the final whistle during the group match at the Rajamangala National Stadium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec 6, 2025.
Singapore men?s under-22 football head coach Firdaus Kassim and his players reacting after the final whistle during the group match at the Rajamangala National Stadium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec 6, 2025.

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