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.
FEB 2, 2026
02/02/26 - Sports Minutes: In fighting cubs and in form locals, underwhelming foreigners and under fire coaches
From in fighting cubs to in form players, under fire coaches to underwhelming foreign signings - Sports Minutes recaps all the talking points from another round of Singapore Premier League matches...and more!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/spotted-lions-coach-gavin-lee-on-the-train-hed-like-you-to-say-hi
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JAN 23, 2026
23/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Hougang United 2.0 taking shape under the tutelage of Akbar Nawas, Panarai 'Otto' Pansiri and Walid Lounis
When change happens behind the scenes and silence follows online, speculation fills the void. So with Hougang United in flux, Sports Minutes sits down with Panarai “Otto” Pansiri and Walid Lounis to separate fact from fiction.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 21, 2026
21/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Abdil Qaiyyim on joining the Young Lions, setting standards & trusting the process
In a season crying out for change, the Young Lions have doubled down on experience...again. Veterans Izwan Mahbud and Abdil Qaiyyim have been drafted in by Coach Firdaus Kassim, to guide a youthful squad on and off the pitch. And with nearly 200 league appearances under his belt, 'Abang Abdil' joins Sports Minutes to talk leadership, responsibility, and fixing a fragile back line.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 19, 2026
19/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Izwan endures nightmare debut while the Sailors continue their dream start
4 matches, 21 goals, 2 Red Cards, a host of debuts and a ton of talking points! The Singapore Premier League is well and truly back, and it takes centre stage on Sports Minutes! Zia-ul Raushan and Deepanraj Ganesan unpack all that went down across the weekend - including contentious decisions and cracking goals.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Youssef Ezzejjari on joining Tanjong Pagar, four-goal heroics & targets for 2026
As the Singapore Premier League resumes in earnest, it’s time for Tanjong Pagar United to turn promise into points. With just one win so far, much of the Jaguars’ hopes rest on Spanish striker Youssef Ezzejjari - a journeyman forward with a proven eye for goal. From Catalonia to Indonesia, Thailand to Cambodia, how did “El Matador” end up on Singapore’s shores? Tune in to find out.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Inside Singapore's first Wheelchair Rugby ASEAN Para Games journey
As Singapore prepares for its first-ever wheelchair rugby appearance at the ASEAN Para Games, Sports Minutes sits down with the leaders who made it possible. From limited resources to growing belief, this candid conversation reveals the challenges of building a para-sport ecosystem, the pride of finally flying the flag, and what support could mean for the next generation.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 12, 2026
12/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors win third Singapore Cup in final marred by BG Tampines Rovers gaffe
The Lion City Sailors secured a third consecutive Singapore Cup title, beating BG Tampines Rovers 2-0 after extra time. But beyond the Sailors' historic three-peat - the match was marred by an administrative error by the Stags, who now face forfeiting the match due to a rule breach. Sports Minutes has the details as Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lion-city-sailors-win-third-singapore-cup-in-final-marred-by-bg-tampines-rovers-gaffe
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Bailey Wright & Trent Buhagiar ahead of Singapore Cup final between Lion City Sailors & BG Tampines Rovers
Two clubs. One trophy. And plenty of history. As Lion City Sailors and BG Tampines prepare to meet in a repeat Singapore Cup Final, Sports Minutes hosts a pre-match face-off featuring Bailey Wright and Trent Buhagiar. From dressing-room beliefs to changing managers, new signings and old rivalries, the pair lift the lid on what really goes into preparing for the season’s first showpiece event.
Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hT3-OuMzLUU?si=RUPXapKWSLjtzwao
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Sports Minutes: With an AFC Pro License secured, what next for Albirex's assistant coach Jaswinder Singh?
As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game.
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JAN 5, 2026
05/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of refereeing in Singapore, VAR controversies and overcoming scrutiny
They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino joins Sports Minutes to tackle VAR debates, referee reviews, and fan misconceptions head-on. From “referee kayu” chants to high-pressure nights at the National Stadium, this is an unfiltered look at football’s most scrutinised role.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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