Singapore
2023 Fixtures
The opening weekend of the 2024-25 Singapore Premier League season saw two teams lay down an immediate marker.
On a disappointing night for ASEAN football in the Asian qualifiers, Indonesia would issue a big statement.
Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.
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.
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 dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.
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.
The Football Association of Singapore has announced the dismissal of Takayuki Nishigaya as coach of the men's national team.
2023 could still end as a successful year for Lion City Sailors -- especially if they make history in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
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 |
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 |