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, exciting arrivals and plenty of pressure. Akbar joins Sports Minutes to explain the vision, the tough decisions and whether Hougang are ready to compete. Tune in now, as we build you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season.

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raushan@sph.com.sg

He&rsquo;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&rsquo;s been a whirlwind year to say the least - with big departures, exciting arrivals and plenty of pressure. Akbar joins Sports Minutes to explain the vision, the tough decisions and whether Hougang are ready to compete. Tune in now, as we build you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

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