Jeremiah Ong

Albirex handed champions Sailors their first league defeat of the season with a 2-0 win at Jalan Besar to keep the race for second place and an AFC Champions League Two berth alive until the final day.

Sailors wrapped up their third SPL title since 2020 – and second straight – after holding Tampines to a goalless draw to seal the championship with two games remaining.

A resurgent second round by Leow headlined a strong local showing, with Lee, Ang and Troy joining him above the cut line.

International Series boss points to stakeholder confidence, insisting the circuit remains fully funded and on track despite recent reports.

A late own goal saw Balestier Khalsa edge Albirex Niigata, leaving the Japanese side with ground to make up in the race for an ACL2 berth.

Despite a statement win over Brazil a day earlier, Singapore could not carry momentum into the final day, with costly fouls and missed chances proving decisive as their campaign ended one win shy of qualification.

Despite a quarter-final exit to top-seeded China in the Asia Cup, Singapore's women's 3x3 cagers take confidence and key lessons into next weekend’s FIBA World Cup qualifiers as they chase a historic berth. Australia's women's team took a fourth consecutive Asia Cup while New Zealand clinched a historic first in the men's.

Singapore finish their Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten with Harhys' maiden international goal securing victory over Bangladesh.

Lee’s side look to preserve their unbeaten record, though Bangladesh’s away performances and supporters' vocal support could tilt the atmosphere in their favour.