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.
SEP 24, 2025
24/09/25 - Sports Minutes: Refereeing calls, red cards & roulettes from MW3 in the Singapore Premier League
Matchweek 3 of the Singapore Premier League had it all - red cards, refereeing controversy, and late late drama. From Balestier’s last-gasp winner to the Sailors’ seven-goal showcase, plus a standout performance from Ong Yu En, Sports Minutes breaks down the biggest talking points.
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SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Sports Minutes: Mustafic Fahrudin on his appointment as interim assistant head coach, working with Gavin Lee and upcoming assignments against Malaysia and India
It’s been more than a decade since the Singapore National Team last lifted silverware - but Mustafic Fahrudin knows what it takes. In his first interview since becoming the Lions’ interim assistant coach, the 2-time AFF Champion shares the inside story of his partnership with Gavin Lee, preparations for Malaysia and India, and his hunger to help resurrect Singapore football.
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Vying for a National Team call-up, Jared Gallagher is eyeing stability & success with Albirex Niigata
Vying for a Singapore National Team breakthrough, Jared Gallagher steps into the new season with fresh motivation. Called up to Gavin Lee’s local centralised training squad soon after being appointed co-captain at Albirex Niigata for the season ahead - the 23-year-old opens up on leadership, pressure, and the dream of representing Singapore while cementing his place in domestic football and beyond.
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Viral post on the omission of youth footballer sparks debate on priorities, entitlement & sacrifice in Singapore football
The FAS says commitment comes first. Parents argue education can’t take a back seat. At the centre of this debate is 16-year-old Mika Baihakki, omitted from the U-17 squad after skipping a training camp trip for exams. His mother’s viral post has thrown the spotlight on FAS’ handling of youth development and communication. PR veteran and TMSG founder Jose Raymond joins Sports Minutes to analyse the messaging, the fallout, and what this saga means for Singapore’s student-athletes.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/local-celeb-norfasaries-post-on-sons-omission-from-national-u-16-football-team-goes-viral-fas
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AUG 27, 2025
27/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Sailors continue to look sluggish as the 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season officially gets underway
And so it begins! The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season is officially up and running - with 6 of the 8 teams in action on MD1. Did the increased number of foreigners truly translate to better quality football? And of the local players, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to run the rule on it all.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Daniel Goh on leaving Albirex Niigata, returning to Balestier Khalsa and vying for SPL minutes
The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex, he joins Sports Minutes to talk comebacks, adapting to Marko Kraljevic’s style, and the challenges locals face amid foreign influx. At 26, is this the make-or-break stage of his career?
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 20, 2025
20/08/25 - Sports Minutes: From an uncertain future to an unexpected lifeline; Shahdan Sulaiman speaks up
Imagine giving your life to football - close to 100 caps for Singapore, 250 club games, countless memories...only to be left without a contract. That was Shahdan Sulaiman’s reality until late July. And his struggle mirrors that of many local players battling rule changes, foreign influx, and uncertain futures. Now handed a lifeline by Geylang International, the 37-year-old is out to prove that experience and leadership still matter.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 18, 2025
18/08/25 - Sports Minutes: BG Tampines Rovers thump Lion City Sailors to set the tone for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season
After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks out of sync, a head coach who has issued a plea to his management for more players, and a team that generally looks undercooked and under prepared. So will the defending SPL champions get their act together before the league kicks off? We discuss and dissect it all on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Sports Minutes: After a standout season for the Lion City Sailors, Hami Syahin is hungry for more
The brand new domestic football season is almost upon us - with the Community Shield kicking off on August 16th. And with a brand new season comes brand new signings, brand new kits and brand new motivation. But what would brand new heights look like for a team like the Lion City Sailors, who achieved so much last campaign? Hami Syahin sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us more.
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AUG 11, 2025
11/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Is Son Heung-Min Asia's greatest ever footballer?
Son Heung-Min’s move from Tottenham to LAFC for a record fee closes one chapter and opens another. On Sports Minutes, journalist Steve Price joins us from Seoul to explore Son’s Premier League legacy, his immense popularity in Korea and the world over, and the marketing and footballing impact he’ll bring to MLS. Plus, two Spurs fans share heartfelt tributes to a player who inspired them far beyond the pitch.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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