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 20, 2026
20/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Shah Shahiran on the Stags’ continental reprieve, coaching changes and more
Quarter-finals secured in the ACL Two, and now a blockbuster clash with league leaders Lion City Sailors awaits. Add in a recent coaching change and a relentless February schedule, and BG Tampines Rovers have plenty on their plate. Vice-captain Shah Shahiran joins Sports Minutes to discuss momentum, mindset, and what it’ll take to keep the Stags charging on all fronts.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 16, 2026
16/02/26 - Sports Minutes: "Uncertainty" looms as BG Tampines Rovers await ACL Two reprieve hours after sacking head coach Noh Rahman
Breakups and rebounds took centre stage this Valentine’s weekend in domestic football, as BG Tampines Rovers parted ways with their head coach before a twist of events gave them a second chance to stay alive in the ACL Two. Sports Minutes dives in with the latest.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 13, 2026
13/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Emmeric Ong on retirement, referees and the recurring issues that are hindering Singapore football
Retirement brings reflection, and perspective. After 15 years in Singapore football, Emmeric Ong sits down with Sports Minutes to reflect on stepping away, the realities players can’t always say out loud, and what he hopes the future holds for Singapore football.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 9, 2026
09/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Overcoming traffic and turbulence, Geylang and Sailors pick up crucial wins
From traffic delays to tragic injuries, the Singapore Premier League delivered yet again - giving Sports Minutes plenty to discuss and dissect. Sailors continued their 100% start to the season despite losing their head coach, while another club could possibly be parting ways with their manager. Who could that be? Tune in to find out!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 6, 2026
06/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors part ways with Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect
Lion City Sailors have announced the departure of Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect. Despite 8 wins in 8 league matches, the defending SPL Champions have suffered exits in both continental competitions - which led to increased scrutiny on the head coach. Having taken over the reigns in June 2023, Ranko departs having delivered five major trophies and a fairytale run to the ACL Two final.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 6, 2026
06/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Amirul Adli on swapping BG Tampines Rovers for Negeri Sembilan despite Stags' flying high
At 30, Amirul Adli chose change. Speaking to Sports Minutes, he explains why he left BG Tampines despite their strong season, how he’s adapting to life in Malaysia, and what pushed him to take this leap.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 4, 2026
04/02/26 - Sports Minutes: Zulqarnaen Suzliman on his ‘reset’; leaving Sailors to join Albirex on loan
He’s back on the pitch, back getting wins and back enjoying football. Zulqarnaen Suzliman joins Sports Minutes to talk about his Albirex loan switch, the confidence that comes with game time and why he chose to leave the Lion City Sailors.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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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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