Sports Minutes: Akbar's ambition for Hougang United after Tampines "disappointment"

He’s the head coach, the technical director and the chief architect of a Hougang United rebuild - and Akbar Nawas has barely had time to catch his breath. From an abrupt exit at Tampines to now leading a new-look Cheetahs side, it’s been a whirlwind year to say the least - with big departures, exci…

Sports Minutes: Miquel's mission to rebuild Tanjong Pagar United | 26/27 Singapore Premier League Preview

A fresh face, a fresh philosophy and a fresh start? Miquel Llado is the latest piece of Tanjong Pagar United's dramatic rebuild, and the Jaguar's new head coach joins Sports Minutes to explain what drew him to the Singapore. From Boris Kopitovic and the club's transfer business, to Spanish coaching…

Sports Minutes: Lions have found belief under Gavin Lee, but can belief alone win trophies?

The Lions are out of the AFF Championship, yet Singapore football is buzzing. Gavin Lee says belief cannot be bought - and his team's bravado has given fans reason to believe again. But beneath the undeniable feel-good factor lie uncomfortable questions: Is belief papering over deeper cracks? Who r…

Sports Minutes: Oakley Cannonier on how his career changed almost as quickly as THAT Trent corner

Oakley Cannonier scored goals for Liverpool. Plenty of them. He experienced Anfield, trained around stars and even played a part in one of Red's most iconic nights. Yet the club eventually let him go. Why? Oakley joins Sports Minutes to discuss the decision that ended his boyhood dream, the questio…

Sports Minutes: Lions left licking their wounds; will they find a way back against Thailand?

The Lions are wounded, but not out just yet. Thailand head into the second leg with a 2-goal advantage, leaving Singapore with a mountain to climb if they are to reach their first AFF Championship final since 2012. But with their fans refusing to give up, Gavin Lee says neither will his team. So, w…

Sports Minutes: Matilda & Aufa, two different journeys, one shared love...for basketball!

They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes… they’re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their jour…

Sports Minutes: Lions savour fan fervour ahead of Thai test in the AFF C'ship semi-final, but keep feet firmly grounded

As the euphoria settles after securing a spot in the final four of the AFF Championship, the work has already begun for the Thai test that awaits in the semi-finals. Ahead of the two-legged clash, Sports Minutes heads into the Lions’ den to speak to FAS Deputy President Desmond Ong, Lions Head Coac…

Sports Minutes: Singapore are through to the AFF semi-finals, as the Lions show bravado and steel to pip Indonesia and progress

Draw and die, that was the assignment heading into the clash against Indonesia. And the Lions came out victorious in their pursuit of a spot in the final four at the 2026 AFF Championship. Buoyed by a rapturous home crowd, the boys in red sent Indonesia home to deliver the perfect gift two days bef…

Sports Minutes: Noh Alam Shah on Tanjong Pagar exit, Singapore's AFF assignment against Indonesia and more

Few names carry as much weight in Singapore football as Noh Alam Shah. From legendary striker to more recently a head coach - Alam Shah joins Sports Minutes to reflect on leaving Tanjong Pagar United, his biggest coaching lessons, and the future that lies ahead. He also previews Singapore's blockbu…

Sports Minutes: Will the Lions get the National Day celebrations started with AFF Championship qualification?

Days before National Day, the Lions have the chance to give Singapore another reason to celebrate. A draw against Indonesia on 7th August will send them into the AFF semi-finals, but the stakes go beyond football. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to discuss belief, resilience, memories of pas…