Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan
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Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.
MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Jordan Webb on his failed Lions dream, search for Stags closure & starting afresh
Jordan Webb, remember him? He arrived as a fleet-footed winger from Canada in 2010, and spent close to a decade making a mark in the Singapore Premier League - most notably for Tampines Rovers.
6 years since departing in fairly abrupt circumstances, he sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us how close he came to representing his "second home", his regrets on never achieving that goal and how a failing marriage forced him to return back to Canada in 2020.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 16, 2026
16/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Surprises in the Singapore Premier League as by chance or by choice, several players and clubs experience a renaissance of sorts
Surprises galore this Singapore Premier League weekend - with Geylang snapping a 4-game winless streak, coaches opting to be experimental in their team selections and a refereeing decision that left fans scratching their heads We unpack it all, plus cast our eye on potential nominees for season-ending awards on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 13, 2026
13/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Raihan Rahman on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, Alam Shah’s trust & Jaguars’ milestone
Raihan Rahman’s football journey has been anything but straightforward. From losing his place in the professional game to rebuilding his career in the amateur ranks, his return to Tanjong Pagar United is a story of resilience. Now a leader in the squad and approaching 100 appearances, Raihan reflects on his comeback and the Jaguars’ difficult season.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 10, 2026
10/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Running the rule over SPL recruits as the domestic title race takes shape
Balestier keep the good times rolling with a fourth straight win, while BG Tampines put five past the Young Lions to keep pace at the top of the table. But beyond the scorelines, Sports Minutes runs the rule over domestic recruitment - from signings that are flourishing, to those flattering to deceive.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 6, 2026
06/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailor's Varo Moreno on his interim spell as head coach, early impressions of compatriot Jesus Casas and more
From head video analyst to interim head coach - Varo Moreno’s voyage has been anything but ordinary. Speaking to Sports Minutes,, he shares what it was like taking charge of the Sailors, how he handled the pressure, and his thoughts on Jesus Casas’ arrival. Plus, insight into the post-Lestienne era and how modern analytics is shaping football in Singapore.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 4, 2026
04/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Ryaan Sanizal on leading Hougang United through turmoil, Tampines Rovers roots & more
Sanctions. Forfeits. Points docked. It’s been a bruising week for Hougang United following the ruling by the Football Association of Singapore over the fielding of an ineligible player. In an EXCLUSIVE Sports Minutes sit-down, club captain Ryaan Sanizal tackles the tough questions head-on — speaking openly about accountability, resilience, and guiding a young squad through one of the most turbulent weeks in recent club history.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 2, 2026
02/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Sušak makes history in added time to rescue a point for LCS, while SPL matches go deep into stoppage time
History was made this past weekend as a goalkeeper scored for the first time in the Singapore Premier League - rescuing a late point for the league-leading Lion City Sailors. But beyond history, there was yet more refereeing calls that had implications on results and outcomes that had ramifications on the title race. Sports Minutes unpacks it all, in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 27, 2026
27/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Aleksandar Ranković on on Sailors exit, continental woes & Singapore football
Silverware galore at home. A landmark run in Asia. But ultimately, not enough. Aleksandar Rankovic joins Sports Minutes to reflect on his departure as head coach from Lion City Sailors - discussing continental ambitions, squad evolution, and the moment he knew his time at the club might be coming to an end.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 25, 2026
25/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Joshua Pereira on Geylang’s struggles, life after Tomoyuki Doi & Lions’ dream
From red cards to recruitment strategy, from leadership to life after Tomoyuki Doi - Geylang International’s season hasn’t gone to plan. Sports Miniutes sits down with the Eagle's club captain Joshua Pereira to unpack the downfall, the dressing room mood, and the road ahead.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 23, 2026
23/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Another SPL weekend marred by consistently inconsistent officiating; Jesus Casas appointed LCS head coach
When the referee becomes the headline (again), you know there’s a problem. Kyoga Nakamura’s elbow went unpunished, while weeks ago Madhu Mohana was sanctioned for a similar incident. Sports Minutes speaks exclusively to Madhu himself, plus Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in as we - uncover the consistently inconsistent levels of officiating in the Singapore Premier League.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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