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Lion City Sailors, Tampines Rovers lay down a marker as champions Albirex Niigata (S) forge new identity Lion City Sailors, Tampines Rovers lay down a marker as champions Albirex Niigata (S) forge new identity

The opening weekend of the 2024-25 Singapore Premier League season saw two teams lay down an immediate marker.

Indonesia issue huge statement as Southeast Asian counterparts falter in World Cup qualifiers Indonesia issue huge statement as Southeast Asian counterparts falter in World Cup qualifiers

On a disappointing night for ASEAN football in the Asian qualifiers, Indonesia would issue a big statement.

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers

Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers

From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

Cautious optimism can grow into more should Singapore deny China once more Cautious optimism can grow into more should Singapore deny China once more

The start of the Tsutomu Ogura era was brought cautious optimism for Singapore -- but that could grow into more if they can deny China again on Tuesday.

South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era

South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.

Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return

After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.

FAS sacks Takayuki Nishigaya as Singapore coach FAS sacks Takayuki Nishigaya as Singapore coach

The Football Association of Singapore has announced the dismissal of Takayuki Nishigaya as coach of the men's national team.

Historic feat still within Lion City Sailors' reach ahead of AFC Champions League farewell Historic feat still within Lion City Sailors' reach ahead of AFC Champions League farewell

2023 could still end as a successful year for Lion City Sailors -- especially if they make history in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Lion City Sailors star Maxime Lestienne not to be denied Singapore Premier League Player of the Year -- not for a second year running Lion City Sailors star Maxime Lestienne not to be denied Singapore Premier League Player of the Year -- not for a second year running

Not that it really bothered him but, after missing out on last season's SPL Player of the Year award, Maxime Lestienne was not going to be denied in 2023.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 4 +14 12
2 India 4 -3 4
3 Afghanistan 4 -10 4
4 Kuwait 4 -1 3
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Jacob Mahler 2 6 0
Shawal Anuar 2 6 1
Faris Ramli 2 2 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lionel Tan 2 5 0
Song Ui-young 1 6 0
Shawal Anuar 1 6 2