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Tsutomu Ogura

Gavin Lee aims to ‘leave Lions shirt in a better place’ after being named permanent national coach

Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.
Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.

World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro among list of top names for S'pore football coach

Former Udinese coach Fabio Cannavaro celebrates after a match in the Italian Serie A REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/File Photo
Former Udinese coach Fabio Cannavaro celebrates after a match in the Italian Serie A REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/File Photo

Ex-Lions coach Tsutomu Ogura joins Japan Football Association’s technical committee

On June 24, the Football Association of Singapore said that Ogura, who was appointed in February 2024 on a two-year contract, had resigned with immediate effect.
On June 24, the Football Association of Singapore said that Ogura, who was appointed in February 2024 on a two-year contract, had resigned with immediate effect.

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When it comes to appointing the next Lions coach, history is a great teacher

With the departure of Tsutomu Ogura, the FAS is on the hunt for its fourth national head coach in six years.
With the departure of Tsutomu Ogura, the FAS is on the hunt for its fourth national head coach in six years.

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

Blow for Lions as national football coach Tsutomu Ogura steps down

Singapore's coach Tsutomu Ogura during the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup semi final second leg held at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam, on Dec 29, 2024.
Singapore's coach Tsutomu Ogura during the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup semi final second leg held at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam, on Dec 29, 2024.

Singapore Premier League’s youngest coach Gavin Lee leaves Tampines Rovers

BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee, during the team's training session at Geylang ActiveSG Field on Oct 28, 2024.
BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee, during the team's training session at Geylang ActiveSG Field on Oct 28, 2024.

Ikhsan Fandi brace helps Lions end six-match winless run with 3-1 victory over the Maldives

Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi celebrating after scoring in the 3-1 friendly win over the Maldives on June 5 at Bishan Stadium.
Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi celebrating after scoring in the 3-1 friendly win over the Maldives on June 5 at Bishan Stadium.

Song Ui-young gets Lions recall after year-long absence due to family matters

ST20250523_202594400994/dlsoc/Brian Teo/David Lee SJ/Profile of Lion City Sailors midfielder Song Ui-young at the Lion City Sailors Training Centre on May 23, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250523_202594400994/dlsoc/Brian Teo/David Lee SJ/Profile of Lion City Sailors midfielder Song Ui-young at the Lion City Sailors Training Centre on May 23, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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