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HAPPY 58TH BIRTHDAY TO SINGAPORE
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27TH LION CITY CUP BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2023
β’ Four-team knock-out tournament
β’ Teams: BG Pathum (THA), Borneo F.C. Samarinda (INA), Selangor Football Association (MAL), Singapore NDC U-15 (SIN)
β’ 1/9 - Borneo F.C. Samarinda vs BG Pathum (5pm) / Singapore NDC U-15 vs Selangor FA (8pm)
β’ 3/9 - third place play-off / final
β’ All matches will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium
β’ Ticketing information will be released in due course.
βΉοΈβ‘οΈ https://www.fas.org.sg/lion-city-cup-2023/ (Football Association of Singapore)
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β’ Four-team knock-out tournament
β’ Teams: BG Pathum (THA), Borneo F.C. Samarinda (INA), Selangor Football Association (MAL), Singapore NDC U-15 (SIN)
β’ 1/9 - Borneo F.C. Samarinda vs BG Pathum (5pm) / Singapore NDC U-15 vs Selangor FA (8pm)
β’ 3/9 - third place play-off / final
β’ All matches will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium
β’ Ticketing information will be released in due course.
βΉοΈβ‘οΈ https://www.fas.org.sg/lion-city-cup-2023/ (Football Association of Singapore)
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#bftp9am - TAN KAI SOW JOINED SOUTH CHINA IN SEPT 1951
Earlier, Tan Kai Sow was one of the seven players from Singapore to play for Kitchee SC from November 1950 - January 1951 in the Hong Kong First Division.
Months later in September 1951, he signed for South China, another Hong Kong club.
Fresh update on relevant 2018 blog posts which included stats of those 7 players' short stint in the "Fragrant Harbour".
The links to the above-mentioned post are listed below πβ‘οΈ
1οΈβ£ http://www.bolasepako.com/2018/07/seven-singaporeans-caused-sensation-in.html (July 2018)
2οΈβ£ https://www.bolasepako.com/2018/08/the-seven-singaporeans-hong-kong-league.html (August 2018)
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Earlier, Tan Kai Sow was one of the seven players from Singapore to play for Kitchee SC from November 1950 - January 1951 in the Hong Kong First Division.
Months later in September 1951, he signed for South China, another Hong Kong club.
Fresh update on relevant 2018 blog posts which included stats of those 7 players' short stint in the "Fragrant Harbour".
The links to the above-mentioned post are listed below πβ‘οΈ
1οΈβ£ http://www.bolasepako.com/2018/07/seven-singaporeans-caused-sensation-in.html (July 2018)
2οΈβ£ https://www.bolasepako.com/2018/08/the-seven-singaporeans-hong-kong-league.html (August 2018)
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SOMETHING MUST BE RIGHT FOR ALBIREX NIIGATA (SINGAPORE)?
There must be something that made things click for Albirex Niigata (Singapore) after retaining the Singapore Premier League (SPL) title.
After all, the Yuhua-based team will start every season with largely a new squad, as compared to some other SPL sides who might have retained a certain number of players to ensure stability in their roster.
Furthermore, the White Swans have also been a source for other SPL clubs to fill up their import quota with the likes of Kenji Arai in the early days till the Kyoga Nakamura - a current mainstay in Tampines Rovers.
"If you aim for mediocrity, you will get mediocre results." is probably best summarized by the club's long-serving General Manager Koh Mui Tee back in 2017 after retaining the S.League title.
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There must be something that made things click for Albirex Niigata (Singapore) after retaining the Singapore Premier League (SPL) title.
After all, the Yuhua-based team will start every season with largely a new squad, as compared to some other SPL sides who might have retained a certain number of players to ensure stability in their roster.
Furthermore, the White Swans have also been a source for other SPL clubs to fill up their import quota with the likes of Kenji Arai in the early days till the Kyoga Nakamura - a current mainstay in Tampines Rovers.
"If you aim for mediocrity, you will get mediocre results." is probably best summarized by the club's long-serving General Manager Koh Mui Tee back in 2017 after retaining the S.League title.
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The Straits Times
Albirex Niigata retain Singapore Premier League title after 3-2 win over Tanjong Pagar
A sixth crown means they are now Singaporeβs second-most successful club, behind Warriors FC who have nine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
#bftp9am - HARD WORK AND DESIRE - SUCCESS FORMULA FOR ALBIREX?
For those who followed the scene long enough will remember the early days of Albirex Niigata FC Singapore when they had their down time.
It was only after 2015 when they won the League Cup and things have gone upward trajectory since.
Did a blog post back in 2016 after they "sapu" all the titles β‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2016/11/after-thirteenth-years-white-swans.html
And those words in the attached graphic which was extracted from the mentioned blog post should make us all ponder and ask why and how.
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(P.S.: Many thanks to Mr Yap HanHua for pointing to the blunder I made days ago which I decided to repost this again).
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For those who followed the scene long enough will remember the early days of Albirex Niigata FC Singapore when they had their down time.
It was only after 2015 when they won the League Cup and things have gone upward trajectory since.
Did a blog post back in 2016 after they "sapu" all the titles β‘οΈ https://www.bolasepako.com/2016/11/after-thirteenth-years-white-swans.html
And those words in the attached graphic which was extracted from the mentioned blog post should make us all ponder and ask why and how.
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(P.S.: Many thanks to Mr Yap HanHua for pointing to the blunder I made days ago which I decided to repost this again).
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π³οΈ ELECTION FOR FAS PRESIDENT
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Annual Congress will take place on 23/9 at Sheraton Towers where the Election of the FAS President (criteria, as shown in the attached graphic) for the remaining term of the FAS Council (2021-2025) will be held too.
For more details β‘οΈ bit.ly/FASCongress2023 (FAS)
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The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Annual Congress will take place on 23/9 at Sheraton Towers where the Election of the FAS President (criteria, as shown in the attached graphic) for the remaining term of the FAS Council (2021-2025) will be held too.
For more details β‘οΈ bit.ly/FASCongress2023 (FAS)
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ALBIREX MAULED THE TIGERS
Albirex Niigata (Singapore) did not show any sign of slowing down after retaining the Singapore Premier League title with this 5-1 mauling of Balestier Khalsa at Bishan Stadium.
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Albirex Niigata (Singapore) did not show any sign of slowing down after retaining the Singapore Premier League title with this 5-1 mauling of Balestier Khalsa at Bishan Stadium.
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SOME RANDOM SNAPS - BKFC 1-5 ANS 200823
Here are some other random snaps taken during the Singapore Premier League match between Balestier Khalsa and Albirex Niigata (Singapore) on 21/8 at Bishan Stadium.
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Here are some other random snaps taken during the Singapore Premier League match between Balestier Khalsa and Albirex Niigata (Singapore) on 21/8 at Bishan Stadium.
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BIBLIOASIA ARTICLES ON LOCAL FOOTBALL
Two articles on Singapore Football published online by BiblioAsia - a quarterly publication by the National Library Board (NLB)
1οΈβ£ https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-19/issue-3/oct-dec-2023/choo-seng-quee-football-coach/ (an article on Uncle Choo Seng Quee)
2οΈβ£ https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-19/issue-3/oct-dec-2023/malaya-cup-football-heroes/ (Singapore football legends)
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Two articles on Singapore Football published online by BiblioAsia - a quarterly publication by the National Library Board (NLB)
1οΈβ£ https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-19/issue-3/oct-dec-2023/choo-seng-quee-football-coach/ (an article on Uncle Choo Seng Quee)
2οΈβ£ https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-19/issue-3/oct-dec-2023/malaya-cup-football-heroes/ (Singapore football legends)
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biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg
Coach Choo Seng Quee, A Giant of Singapore Football
Uncle Choo masterminded Singaporeβs famous Malaysia Cup victory in 1977. Four decades after his death, we remember his many contributions...
COMPILATION OF SHOTS - BKFC 1-5 ANS 200823
π· Here is the compilation of shots from the Singapore Premier League match played between Balestier Khalsa and Albirex Niigata (Singapore) at Bishan Stadium on 20/8
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π· Here is the compilation of shots from the Singapore Premier League match played between Balestier Khalsa and Albirex Niigata (Singapore) at Bishan Stadium on 20/8
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HOW MANY TIMES DID YOUNG LIONS PLAYED?
Does anyone know how many times Young Lions played in the Singapore Cup tournament since their inauguration in 2003? (π· as credited)
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Does anyone know how many times Young Lions played in the Singapore Cup tournament since their inauguration in 2003? (π· as credited)
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MORE DETAILS ON SINGAPORE CUP 2023
"The group-stage matches will run from 24th September 2023 to 26th November 2023, with the top two teams from each group proceeding to a two-legged semi-final stage. That will take place on between 2nd and 6th December 2023, with both the third-place playoff and final scheduled for 9th December 2023. The full list of fixtures will be released on a later date"
- extracted from Football Association of Singapore media release
βΉοΈ β‘οΈ https://spl.sg/group-stage-2023-singapore-cup/
"The group-stage matches will run from 24th September 2023 to 26th November 2023, with the top two teams from each group proceeding to a two-legged semi-final stage. That will take place on between 2nd and 6th December 2023, with both the third-place playoff and final scheduled for 9th December 2023. The full list of fixtures will be released on a later date"
- extracted from Football Association of Singapore media release
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2023 Singapore Cup kicks off on 24 September - Football Association of Singapore
THURSDAY, 24 AUGUST 2023 β The 24th edition of Singaporeβs premier Cup competition, sees the nine Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs ...
ICYMI - LIONS FOR THE SEPTEMBER FRIENDLIES
Singapore National Team's head coach Takayuki Nishigaya named his squad of 28 for the upcoming friendlies, the Lions will play the following matches at Bishan Stadium.
β’ vs Tajkistan (8/9)
β’ vs Chinese Taipei (12/9)
Both matches kick off at 7.30pm
βΉοΈ The Bishan Stadium has been selected as the venue for these two friendlies due to the unavailability of the National Stadium, according to the media release issued by the Football Association of Singapore.
Sale of tickets may be purchased online from https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets/ and https://sistic.com.sg/ as well as onsite on match days. Please refer to the link below for more details.
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Singapore National Team's head coach Takayuki Nishigaya named his squad of 28 for the upcoming friendlies, the Lions will play the following matches at Bishan Stadium.
β’ vs Tajkistan (8/9)
β’ vs Chinese Taipei (12/9)
Both matches kick off at 7.30pm
βΉοΈ The Bishan Stadium has been selected as the venue for these two friendlies due to the unavailability of the National Stadium, according to the media release issued by the Football Association of Singapore.
Sale of tickets may be purchased online from https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets/ and https://sistic.com.sg/ as well as onsite on match days. Please refer to the link below for more details.
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Two events in recent days prompted me to jot this note - the Singapore Cup and Tampines Rovers failed to qualify for the AFC Cup.
The premier knockout tournament will see the nine teams from the Singapore Premier League (SPL) split into two groups with 5 teams in Group A and the rest in Group B.
In the meantime, Tampines Rovers found themselves being denied a spot in the continental tournament which they would easily qualify to the knock-out stages in the past when they were beaten 3-2 by Phnom Penh Crown of Cambodia in the qualifying play-off.
Ironically, Phnom Penh Crown was one of the many regional invitees in the past to play in the Singapore Cup competition.
The above-mentioned tournament, at one point, was dubbed as the "Asean Friendship Invitational" because of the participation of club sides from the neighbouring countries.
Back in 2017, I blogged ( https://www.bolasepako.com/2017/05/how-singapore-cup-served-as-platform.html ) "ππ°πΈ ππͺπ―π¨π’π±π°π³π¦ ππΆπ± π£π¦π―π¦π§πͺπ΅π΅π¦π₯ ππ΄π¦π’π― π€ππΆπ£π΄ π―π°π΅ ππͺπ―π¨π’π±π°π³π¦'π΄"..
After all, past regional participatants of Singapore Cup like Ceres Negros of the Philippines and Kitchee of Hong Kong went on to perform well in continental tournaments.
While at that point, Cambodian sides like Phnom Penh Crown had yet to muster up to pose a threat to challenge for the Singapore Cup, things seems to have change in recent years.
The came from behind victory by the Red Singha over the Stags days ago at Jalan Besar Stadium had further cemented the fact things had changed.
Something, we, Singapore fans, are numb to it already.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
Two events in recent days prompted me to jot this note - the Singapore Cup and Tampines Rovers failed to qualify for the AFC Cup.
The premier knockout tournament will see the nine teams from the Singapore Premier League (SPL) split into two groups with 5 teams in Group A and the rest in Group B.
In the meantime, Tampines Rovers found themselves being denied a spot in the continental tournament which they would easily qualify to the knock-out stages in the past when they were beaten 3-2 by Phnom Penh Crown of Cambodia in the qualifying play-off.
Ironically, Phnom Penh Crown was one of the many regional invitees in the past to play in the Singapore Cup competition.
The above-mentioned tournament, at one point, was dubbed as the "Asean Friendship Invitational" because of the participation of club sides from the neighbouring countries.
Back in 2017, I blogged ( https://www.bolasepako.com/2017/05/how-singapore-cup-served-as-platform.html ) "ππ°πΈ ππͺπ―π¨π’π±π°π³π¦ ππΆπ± π£π¦π―π¦π§πͺπ΅π΅π¦π₯ ππ΄π¦π’π― π€ππΆπ£π΄ π―π°π΅ ππͺπ―π¨π’π±π°π³π¦'π΄"..
After all, past regional participatants of Singapore Cup like Ceres Negros of the Philippines and Kitchee of Hong Kong went on to perform well in continental tournaments.
While at that point, Cambodian sides like Phnom Penh Crown had yet to muster up to pose a threat to challenge for the Singapore Cup, things seems to have change in recent years.
The came from behind victory by the Red Singha over the Stags days ago at Jalan Besar Stadium had further cemented the fact things had changed.
Something, we, Singapore fans, are numb to it already.
#sgfootball #singaporefootball
Bolasepako
How Singapore Cup benefitted Asean clubs not Singapore's
The blog post explains why Singapore Cup - a premier Singapore Football knockout tournament has been beneficial to Asean club sides in recent years.
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MATCH REPORT ON STAGS' EXIT FROM AFC CUP
Match report from Khmer Times on Tampines Rovers' defeat to Phnom Penh Crown in the AFC Cup qualifying play-off
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348918/phnom-penh-crown-defeat-tampines-rovers-to-enter-afc-cup-group-stage/
Match report from Khmer Times on Tampines Rovers' defeat to Phnom Penh Crown in the AFC Cup qualifying play-off
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348918/phnom-penh-crown-defeat-tampines-rovers-to-enter-afc-cup-group-stage/
Khmer Times - Insight into Cambodia
Phnom Penh Crown defeat Tampines Rovers to enter AFC Cup group stage - Khmer Times
Phnom Penh Crown edged by Singaporeβs Tampines Rovers 3-2 on Wednesday evening at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore, earning a place in the AFC Cup group stage.