Singapore’s national football team, the Lions, created a moment of national pride as they came from behind to beat Hong Kong 2-1, securing a historic qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

The star of the night, Ilhan Fandi, turned the game around in just four minutes with an assist and a goal during his 28-minute cameo, dedicating the triumph to the nation despite leaving the field with an ankle injury.

Interim coach Gavin Lee praised the team’s collective effort, calmness, and resilience, highlighting the pivotal role of senior players and acknowledging the contributions of past coaches who helped shape Singapore football. 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zia-ul Raushan, Presenter of Sport Minutes, to delve deeper into this historic achievement and what it means for the future of Singapore football.