The Lions are out of the AFF Championship, yet Singapore football is buzzing. Gavin Lee says belief cannot be bought - and his team's bravado has given fans reason to believe again. But beneath the undeniable feel-good factor lie uncomfortable questions: Is belief papering over deeper cracks? Who replaces the old guard? And can goodwill alone carry Singapore football forward?

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Oakley Cannonier scored goals for Liverpool. Plenty of them. He experienced Anfield, trained around stars and even played a part in one of Red's most iconic nights. Yet the club eventually let him go. Why? Oakley joins Sports Minutes to discuss the decision that ended his boyhood dream, the questions it left him asking, and why he has chosen Singapore's Hougang United to resurrect a career that once promised so much.

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The Lions are wounded, but not out just yet. Thailand head into the second leg with a 2-goal advantage, leaving Singapore with a mountain to climb if they are to reach their first AFF Championship final since 2012. But with their fans refusing to give up, Gavin Lee says neither will his team. So, will the Lions turn a difficult night into an unforgettable comeback?

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They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes… they’re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their journeys, setbacks, injuries, sacrifices and what it’s like having someone beside you who understands exactly what elite sport demands.

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As the euphoria settles after securing a spot in the final four of the AFF Championship, the work has already begun for the Thai test that awaits in the semi-finals. Ahead of the two-legged clash, Sports Minutes heads into the Lions’ den to speak to FAS Deputy President Desmond Ong, Lions Head Coach Gavin Lee and Ilhan Fandi.

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Draw and die, that was the assignment heading into the clash against Indonesia. And the Lions came out victorious in their pursuit of a spot in the final four at the 2026 AFF Championship. Buoyed by a rapturous home crowd, the boys in red sent Indonesia home to deliver the perfect gift two days before the Lion City celebrates National Day. So is this new dawn of fanfare and fervour here to stay? 

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Few names carry as much weight in Singapore football as Noh Alam Shah. From legendary striker to more recently a head coach - Alam Shah joins Sports Minutes to reflect on leaving Tanjong Pagar United, his biggest coaching lessons, and the future that lies ahead. He also previews Singapore's blockbuster meeting with Indonesia, offering the insight only someone who's lived both sides of the rivalry can.

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Days before National Day, the Lions have the chance to give Singapore another reason to celebrate. A draw against Indonesia on 7th August will send them into the AFF semi-finals, but the stakes go beyond football. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to discuss belief, resilience, memories of past battles with Indonesia, and why the momentum behind Singapore football must continue regardless of the result.

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One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come.

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Top of the group after two wins from their opening two ASEAN Championship matches, yet questions remain about Singapore's performances. Will the lack of a true identity come back to haunt the Lions, with regional powerhouses Vietnam and Indonesia up next? We hear from head coach Gavin Lee and man-in-form Ilhan Fandi on Sports Minutes, as well as The Straits Times Sports Correspondent Deepanraj Ganesan.

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