“The past few weeks, the FAS has gone through a period of introspection, and we are right now in the midst of implementing the recommendations from the recent SEA Games review”, said Bernard Tan, FAS acting president.
SINGAPORE — Singapore will not be sending a football team to the upcoming Asian Games in September, as the Football Association of Singapore recalibrates its priority on two tournaments, the SEA Games and the 2024 AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.
In the review, one of the recommendations was for the Young Lions to focus on the two above-mentioned competitions, and for all other tournaments to be regarded as developmental opportunities. FAS acknowledges that unlike other teams in the region, most of Singapore’s age-group players have competing obligations. Should there be a scheduling clash and a suitable squad can’t be formed, FAS will consider withdrawing the team from the competition.
FAS has also confirmed the departure of head coach Philippe Aw from the Singapore men’s Under-22 football team. He will be replaced by former national team player Nazri Nasir, who will lead the squad during the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Additionally, Nazri, who is currently the Singapore national team assistant coach, will also be assigned to the Young Lions team in the Singapore Premier League. This will enable him to track the progress and oversee the development of the young footballers.
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