With Singapore head coach Tatsuma Yoshida announcing the provisional list of 27 players for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, the thought of being host was certainly not lost on the Japanese tactician.

“We are playing at home which is a big advantage for us, and we will look to make the most of it. We will take each game one at a time but also always have the aim of playing in the final at the Singapore National Stadium,” said Yoshida.

“It is a month-long tournament and we want to play till the New Year, which would be a great way for us and our fellow Singaporeans to welcome 2022.”

Four-time winners Singapore will be hosting the 5 December 2021 to 1 January 2022 event at three locations of the Jalan Besar Stadium, Bishan Stadium and Singapore National Stadium.

Singapore have been placed in Group A against Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and the winner of the qualifier between Brunei and Timor-Leste.

“While we can register 30 players, this does not mean that all the players in the provisional squad will make it. I will take these six weeks to assess each player’s condition and form before making a final decision prior to the start of the competition,” he added.

“The final number is not fixed, and it is up to the players to prove themselves and show their desire to make the squad. With that said, there is still the opportunity for me to add to the list as I will be keeping an eye on the players who will be taking part in AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Singapore at the end of the month.”

 

SINGAPORE NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING SQUAD

No. Name Pos DOB Club
1 Hassan Sunny GK 2-Apr-84 Lion City Sailors
2 Izwan Mahbud GK 14-Jul-90 Hougang United
3 Syazwan Buhari GK 22-Sep-92 Tampines Rovers
4 Zharfan Rohaizad GK 21-Feb-97 Tanjong Pagar United
5 Amirul Adli DF 13-Jan-96 Lion City Sailors
6 Iqram Rifqi DF 25-Feb-96 Geylang International
7 Irfan Fandi DF 13-Aug-97 BG Pathum United (THA)
8 Jacob Mahler DF 10-Apr-00 Young Lions
9 Nazrul Nazari DF 11-Feb-91 Hougang United
10 Nur Adam Abdullah DF 13-Apr-01 Lion City Sailors
11 Safuwan Baharudin DF 22-Sep-91 Selangor FC (MAS)
12 Shakir Hamzah DF 20-Oct-92 Tanjong Pagar United
13 Tajeli Salamat DF 7-Feb-94 Lion City Sailors
14 Zulqarnaen Suzliman DF 29-Mar-98 Young Lions
15 Adam Swandi MF 12-Jan-96 Lion City Sailors
16 M. Anumanthan MF 14-Jul-94 Kedah FC (MAS)
17 Hami Syahin* MF 16-Dec-98 Young Lions
18 Hariss Harun MF 19-Nov-90 Lion City Sailors
19 Saifullah Akbar MF 31-Jan-99 Lion City Sailors
20 Shahdan Sulaiman MF 9-May-88 Lion City Sailors
21 Song Uiyoung MF 8-Nov-93 Lion City Sailors
22 Zulfahmi Arifin MF 5-Oct-91 Sukhothai FC (THA)
23 Amy Recha FW 13-May-92 Geylang International
24 Faris Ramli FW 24-Aug-92 Lion City Sailors
25 Gabriel Quak FW 22-Dec-90 Lion City Sailors
26 Hafiz Nor FW 22-Aug-88 Lion City Sailors
27 Ikhsan Fandi FW 9-Apr-99 FK Jerv (NOR)
28 Ilhan Fandi* FW 8-Nov-02 Young Lions
29 Shawal Anuar FW 29-Apr-91 Hougang United

 

*On standby

 

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