Akram stated that he would “do my best” while playing for the Lions and had switch his emphasis away from team responsibilities. The 24-year-old now plays for Lion City Seafarers in the Singapore Premier League.
I’m just here to understand as much as I can about manager Ogura’s techniques, he continued.
Perry Ng, a Cardiff City keeper, has also started coaching with the crew. He has applied for membership in Singapore through the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme. He won’t participate in the Asian Cup semifinals as of yet, though.
The 28-year-old constitutes to sing for Singapore under FIFA rules because his late father father was born in Singapore but eventually moved to Scotland in the United Kingdom.
However, under Singapore citizen laws, Ng can only obtain a card by heritage if at least one family was born in the nation or has been formally recognized as a citizen.
Ng has even requested permanent residency. There is no release on this as of but, according to the Football Association of Singapore.
Ogura claimed that Ng’s encounter with the Lions and training with them will be very beneficial for the people.
Players playing along, training up, and eating together is a very positive experience for us, he continued.
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