Sports news in Sim Lim Square Singapore
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JDT 200 per cent ready to face Buriram United tomorrow – Munoz
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) are 200 per cent ready to face Buriram United FC in the opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) 2026/2027 East Zone at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow night. Head coach Xisco Munoz said his team has studied Buriram's playing style and warned about dangerous striker Guilherme Bissoli. JDT midfielder Eddy Israfilov also expressed his readiness to play if given the chance.
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Silva: JDT vs Buriram at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium set to be fierce
Buriram United head coach Mario Silva expects a tough East Zone AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) clash against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow night. Buriram captain Kenneth Dougall said the match will be challenging given the two sides have met seven times before.
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Buriram confident of matching JDT in ACLE
New Buriram United coach Mario Silva says the clash with Johor Darul Ta'zim in the Asian Champions League Elite will test both Southeast Asian giants. He is confident his tactical preparation and video analysis will compensate for limited on-pitch training time. Buriram captain Kenneth Dougall says past meetings give no advantage ahead of tomorrow's match.
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Norris: Madring circuit and VSC rule both need fixing after Spanish GP loss
Lando Norris said the new Madring circuit in Madrid needs changes and the virtual safety car rule should be reviewed after he lost a Spanish Grand Prix win he had controlled. The McLaren driver finished third after an early VSC period allowed rivals to pit and gain time while he could not. Max Verstappen and McLaren boss Andrea Stella also commented on the matter.
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16th Sukan Harmoni draws 500 participants at Our Tampines Hub
About 500 participants joined the 16th Sukan Harmoni at Our Tampines Hub on 13 September, a cross-religious sports event organised by MUIS and the Taoist Federation of Singapore. Participants competed in badminton and basketball while meeting players from different backgrounds. The event was attended by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo and MUIS chief executive Kadir Maideen.
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Hougang United hold champions Lion City Sailors to 2-2 draw in SPL opener
Hougang United drew 2-2 with defending champions Lion City Sailors in their Singapore Premier League opener at Bishan Stadium on 12 September. Hougang led 2-0 through Ayman Kassimi and Oakley Cannonier before Sailors fought back with goals from Antonio Mance and Bobby Adekenye.
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Young Lions blend youth with experience as Izwan Mahbud returns
Young Lions open their Singapore Premier League season against FC Jurong at Jalan Besar Stadium on 13 September. Coach Firdaus Kassim said the side is mixing young players with experienced additions, including goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud, who returns to the national development squad.
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Singapore names 20 athletes for Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya
Singapore will send 20 athletes across nine sports to the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from Oct 18 to 24. The Singapore National Paralympic Council announced the contingent on Saturday, with para athlete James Ethan Ang named flag bearer at a ceremony at Gardens by the Bay. Eight athletes will make their Games debut, including former Paralympic sailor Jovin Tan in boccia and former swimmer Theresa Goh in shooting.
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Negri Sembilan coach: JDT are on a different level after 3-0 loss
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat Negri Sembilan 3-0 in a Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Baru on Friday. Negri coach Daniel Gimenez said his side could not match JDT, who he described as an Asian Champions League Elite-level team, while his squad only plays domestically. JDT remain unbeaten at the top with 15 points from five matches, while Negri are seventh with four points.
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Gimenez admits big gap between JDT and NSFC after 0-3 defeat
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez admitted there is a big gap between his team and Johor Darul Ta'zim after losing 0-3 in the Super League at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. He said JDT players are at a different level because they have Asian stage experience, while NSFC players only play in the domestic league. Gimenez is determined to use the nearly one-month break to improve before facing Sabah in Paroi on October 17.
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Munoz tells JDT players not to get complacent before Buriram clash
Johor Darul Ta'zim coach Xisco Munoz has warned his players against complacency after five straight league wins, ahead of Tuesday's AFC Champions League Elite match against Thailand's Buriram United. He said the Asian stage demands far greater focus and discipline, and that JDT have analysed the Thai side's patterns.
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JDT thrash Negeri Sembilan 3-0 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat Negeri Sembilan FC 3-0 in a Super League match at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. Goals from Shahab Zahedi, Bergson da Silva and Marcos Guilherme kept JDT top of the table with 15 points and still unbeaten after five games.
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Hougang United open SPL campaign against Lion City Sailors at Bishan
Hougang United begin their Singapore Premier League (SPL) campaign against defending champions Lion City Sailors at Bishan Stadium on 12 September. Head coach Akbar Nawas wants to build a lasting football structure and identity, while Sailors start the season without a head coach. Forward Jaushua Sotirio is expected to be key to Hougang's chances.
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Russell: I need luck to catch Antonelli as Spanish GP weekend begins
George Russell says he will need luck to close the 66-point gap to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, speaking at the Madring circuit ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Antonelli, who won from 19th on the grid at Monza last Sunday, says he is ignoring title talk and focusing only on racing.
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Munoz wants JDT to keep intensity against Negeri Sembilan
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz wants his side to maintain a high-intensity game when they face Negeri Sembilan FC in the Super League at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri, tomorrow night. He said player rotation will be used to cope with the tight match schedule.
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Daniesh scores twice on JDT debut, praised by coach Munoz
Johor Darul Ta'zim's 20-year-old midfielder Daniesh Amirruddin scored two goals on his FA Cup debut against UM-Damansara United at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. His coach Xisco Munoz praised his personality and performance, helping JDT to a 10-0 win and a place in the quarter-finals.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Singapore football legends coach 80 youngsters at Sembawang camp
The inaugural Singa Legends Football Camp was held on 7 and 8 September at Sembawang Primary School. 80 children took part, coached by former Singapore internationals such as Fandi Ahmad and Baihakki Khaizan. All spots were filled within four hours.
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Royal Johor wins inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament 10-7
Royal Johor defeated Temasek 10-7 in the final of the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Bahru. Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim scored six goals despite a hand injury and was named Most Valuable Player.