Many fans celebrated the China draw on March 21, which halted the run of defeats!

It was fun to watch the

Likeable Lions win against Guam last October and helped spur some interest in future games.

Singapore’s journey to the 2026 World Cup is an intimidating one with some powerhouses like South Korea and Thailand lying in wait!

It will be interesting to watch the Lions and see how they pit their wits against these formidable teams at the National Stadium in Kallang over the next few months.

The divide of Lion supporters is growing. In a recent survey 80% of survey respondents felt that football was important to Singapore’s cultural identity, the Baby Boomers (45%) and Gen X (43%) are still standing tall as advocates of football’s significance.

However, the support is beginning to wane as the younger generations such as millennials (35%) and Gen Z (37%) are trailing behind in their support for football in Singapore. 

Unfortunately I feel that the skill levels of the part-time players are not high enough to consistently execute what is required to be a successful winning team.

Achieving success with part-time players can be challenging in international competitions like the World Cup qualifiers, where teams often compete against full-time professional players. While it’s not impossible for part-time players to excel, it typically requires exceptional talent, dedication, and support from coaches and resources. Singapore’s Lions may face significant hurdles due to the level of competition and the demands of balancing other commitments with training and games.

Winning the sales crown might be comparatively easier than winning the World Cup qualifiers for a part-time team like the Singapore Lions. This is because winning in sales often depends on strategic marketing efforts, client relationships, and market conditions, whereas winning in sports competitions like the World Cup qualifiers requires high levels of athletic skill, training, and competition against strong opponents.

The World Cup dream for Singapore, it seems, will continue to remain a distant hope.