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2016 Singapore League Cup
The 2016 Singapore League Cup (known as The New Paper League Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the tenth edition of the Singapore League Cup, Singapore's premier club football tournament organised by the Football Association of Singapore. Albirex Niigata (S) are the defending champions, having won their second trophy the previous year. The tournament was held from 13 to 30 July 2016. Teams A total of 8 teams participate in the 2016 Singapore League Cup with all clubs coming from the S.League. Garena Young Lions did not be participating in this edition of the Singapore League Cup. * Albirex Niigata (S) * Balestier Khalsa * DPMM FC * Geylang International * Home United * Hougang United * Tampines Rovers * Warriors FC Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout phase Bracket Semi-finals ---- Final Plate knockout phase The plate knockout phase involved the four teams that finished third in the preliminary phase of the tournament. There are two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore League Cup
The Singapore League Cup was an annual soccer competition in Singapore. It was launched in 2007, and was open to teams who play in the S.League. The 2007 competition was sponsored by SingTel, and officially titled the SingTel League Cup. Eight of the twelve S.League teams took part in the 2007 tournament, which was held before the start of the S.League season proper. In 2008, the competition's official sponsored name was the Avaya-J&J League Cup (with sponsorship coming from Avaya and Jebsen & Jessen Communications). All twelve S.League teams took part in the 2008 tournament. Unlike the 2007 event, the 2008 competition was held during the S.League season. The 2009 edition of the League Cup was held from 1 to 19 June, again during the S.League season. The competition began with a group stage, where the clubs were divided into four groups of three. The top two teams from each group qualified for the knockout stage. All knockout matches were played at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Live te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hougang United
Hougang United Football Club is a Singaporean professional football club that competes in the Singapore Premier League. History Hougang United Football Club was founded as Marine Castle United Football Club, which was formed by Newcastle United fans in the Marine Parade area. Upon successful entry into the S.League in 1998, the club struggled in its early foray in the first few years, finishing in the bottom two for the next four seasons. Marine Castle changed its name to Sengkang Marine Football Club in 2002 and finished in 8th position consecutively, its highest ever finish in its short history. Financial difficulties then forced Sengkang Marine out of the S.League in 2004, and Paya Lebar-Punggol Football Club took its place in 2005, finishing the season as wooden-spoonist. The two clubs then merged their resources from 2006 to 2010 to form Sengkang Punggol Football Club, finishing no higher than 10th. On 1 January 2011, the chairman of Sengkang Punggol Football Club, Mr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saifullah Akbar
Muhammad Saifullah bin Mohammad Akbar (born January 31, 1999) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang and the Singapore national team. Youth and early life At the age of six, he started playing football and quickly gained entry into the then called Five Star Football Academy. Club career Touted as a prospective football player and one to watch for Singapore, he participated in the Lion City Cup with Ikhsan Fandi playing for the NFA U-16. Trialing with Newcastle Jets FC in 2015, their assistant coach indicated that they were interested in a youth team deal with the youngster. However, he couldn't transfer there as FIFA rules prohibit players under 18 from joining a club abroad unless their parents reside and work in that country. Previously, he had a training stint with QPR along with three other Singaporean teenagers that lasted for five days. Also, he had a two-week stint at Metz, funded by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Mehmet
Billy Osman Mehmet (born 3 January 1984) is a professional footballer who last played as a striker for of Northern Cyprus. Born in London, of English, Irish and Turkish Cypriot descent, he has played for the Republic of Ireland U21 team. Mehmet attended Bacon's College, Rotherhithe, he is a product of West Ham United Academy and was signed by the club at the age of eight and spent eleven years with West Ham United before transferring to the Scottish Premier League at the age of 19. He spent seven years in Scotland with Dunfermline Athletic and St Mirren. Mehmet has also played in the Turkish Super Lig with Gençlerbirliği S.K. and Samsunspor as well as spending 2 years in Australia, playing in the A-League with Perth Glory. Mehmet made his move into Southeast Asian Football when he was bought by Thai Premier League side Bangkok Glass for an undisclosed fee. In 2014 whilst playing for Kedah FA Mehmet was the top goal scorer in all competitions in the Malaysia Premier Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sufian Anuar
Muhammad Sufian bin Anuar (born 26 August 1987) is a former Singapore international footballer who played as a forward. Sufian spent most of his career times as the team backup striker role. Club career LionsXII 2012 season In the 2012 season, Sufian joined LionsXII. On 6 March, he scored his first goal of the season, scoring the Lions' second goal in a 3–1 win against FELDA United. On 20 March, he scored against Selangor at the Jalan Besar Stadium, though the match ended in a 1–1 draw. On 12 May, he scored the Lions' second goal in a 3–3 draw against Kedah. On 16 June, he scored a header from Shaiful Esah free kick in a 9–0 defeat of Sabah. On 19 June, Sufian scored a late winner against Terengganu away from home. However, the Lions finished league runners-up. Sufian was left out of V. Sundramoorthy 2013 squad as the Lions added the under-23 squad players to replace the current squad. 2014 season During the 2014 season, Sufian rejoined the Lions XII squad afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Webb
Jordan Webb (born 24 March 1988) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a winger with Electric City FC. Early and personal life Webb attended Pine Ridge Secondary School. His cousin Anthony Bahadur is also a soccer player who suggested that Webb move to Singapore to play. Youth career After playing youth soccer for the East York Komets in Toronto, he signed a two-year soccer scholarship in August 2007 with the Iowa Central Community College. During the college off season he played in the USL Premier Development League from 2007 till 2009 with the Cleveland Internationals, Springfield Demize, and Toronto Lynx. In 2009, he played for the Italia Shooters in the Canadian Soccer League. Club career He began his professional career in 2010, playing for Hougang United on the recommendation of his cousin Anthony Bahadur and breaking a college scholarship in the process. He later played for Home United, Young Lions and Tampines Rovers. With Home United he won the 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nur Na'iim Ishak
Nur may refer to: In Islam * An-Nur, one of the names of God in Islam, meaning "The Light". * Nūr (Islam), a concept, literally meaning "light" * An-Nur (The Light), the 24th chapter of the Qur'an * ''Risale-i Nur Collection'', a collection of works by Islamic scholar Said Nursî People * Nur (name) Places * Nur, Iran (other) * Nur, Poland * Nur County, in Iran * Nur Mountains "Mountains of Holy Light", a mountain range in Turkey * NUR Reactor, a research reactor in Algiers * Nur University (Bolivia) * National University of Rwanda * Nuristan Province Nuristan, also spelled as Nurestan or Nooristan (Dari: ; Kamkata-vari: ), is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the eastern part of the country. It is divided into seven districts and is Afghanistan's least populous province, wi ..., Afghanistan Other uses * Nur (biology), a family of transcription factors * National Union of Railwaymen, a trade union in the United Kingdom * Nur (Rawal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahdan Sulaiman
Malay styles and titles#Datuk, Dato' Shahdan bin Sulaiman (born 9 May 1988) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Geylang International FC, Geylang International and the Singapore national football team, Singapore national team. Club career LionsXII Shahdan previously played for S.League clubs Home United, Tampines Rovers FC, Tampines Rovers & Courts Young Lions, Young Lions. He moved to play for the LionsXII in the Malaysia Super League for the 2012 season. In 2012, while playing for the LionsXII, Shahdan Sulaiman's impressive form had attracted the attention of the Thai scouts from Pattaya United F.C. who likened him to be a player in the mould of Kaka due to his vision and passing ability. He was briefly considered by the Thai club to join as part of their foreign Asian player scheme, but the move did not happen. Tampines Rovers He joined Tampines Rovers in the 2013 season after he was left out of the LionsXII squad as the squad was mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalan Besar Stadium
Jalan Besar Stadium, officially the Jalan Besar ActiveSG Stadium, is a association football, football stadium located in Kallang, Singapore. The stadium is part of the Jalan Besar Sports and Recreation Centre, a community sports facility that includes the stadium as well as a swimming complex. It is the home ground of the Singapore Premier League club Young Lions FC, Young Lions. The stadium is also used as an alternative home ground to the National Stadium, Singapore, National Stadium by the Singapore national football team. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is also headquartered within the stadium. Location Jalan Besar Stadium is located along Tyrwhitt Road, within the close proximity of the major road Jalan Besar, hence its name. History Opening The original stadium was opened on Boxing Day 1929 by president of the Municipal Commission of Singapore, R. J. Farrer, with the nearby Farrer Park named after him. It is considered to be the birthplace of Football in Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Ramazotti
Rafael Ramazotti de Quadros (born 9 August 1988), sometimes known as just Ramazotti for his Italian heritage, is a Brazilian association footballer who plays as a striker for Gibraltar National League club Glacis United. Club career Before signing with the Japanese club Avispa Fukuoka on a loan, Ramazotti had played in Brazil with several clubs, as well as appearing for a team in Portugal. He made his debut for Avispa Fukuoka in the 6–0 thumping Avispa received at the hands of Kashima Antlers on the 28 August 2011. After 4 substitute appearances, including a goal scored against Shimizu S-Pulse, he left Avispa having failed to avoid relegation. Soon after leaving Japan, he arrived in Switzerland where he signed a contract with FC Zurich until the end of the season, with an extension clause. DPMM FC Ramazotti signed with Bruneian club DPMM FC Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club (His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Brunei Football Club in English, commonly known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adi Said
Adi bin Said (born 15 October 1990) is a Bruneian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brunei Super League club Kasuka FC and the Brunei national football team. Club career Early career and rise at DPMM FC Adi began his footballing career with Manggis United, coached by former Brunei forward Majidi Ghani. He joined newly-promoted Majra FC in 2007 and played for them in the Brunei Premier League until 2012, when his exploits on the international scene attracted Brunei's sole professional club DPMM FC to sign him for the 2012 S.League season. He scored his first goal for DPMM against Warriors FC on 23 June that year. Adi saw much playing time as a substitute in the following season, but the squad played underwhelmingly and finished in eighth place, costing Vjeran Simunic his job. Adi's new coach Steve Kean in contrast was more reluctant to utilise him, restricting Adi to only 10 appearances in the 2014 S.League. However, he made most of his chances count, sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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