Ikhsan Fandi

2022 - 12 - 18

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Football: Cloud over Lions' AFF campaign as chief striker Ikhsan ... (The Straits Times)

But it was not all bad news as his younger brother Ilhan opened his international account. Read more at straitstimes.com.

This was the Lions’ final friendly match before their AFF Championship opener. But in terms of striking options, all may not be lost as Ikhsan’s younger brother Ilhan Fandi opened his international account against 154th-ranked Maldives on only his fifth cap. The BG Pathum United attacker hurt himself in the 38th minute during a Lions foray into the Maldives’ penalty box.

Statement on Ikhsan Fandi and Adam Swandi - Football Association ... (Football Association of Singapore)

Singapore Men's National Team Head Coach Takayuki Nishigaya said: “It is very unfortunate that Ikhsan and Adam will not be able to join us for the tournament.

Along with the rest of the team, they have worked very hard during our preparation period and I can sympathise with how they are feeling right now. Both of them have very strong mentalities and commitment, and I have no doubt that they will come back stronger. We wish them a swift recovery and look forward to having them back in national colours soon.

Football: Singapore suffer big blow as Ikhsan Fandi, Adam Swandi ... (The Straits Times)

Both suffered serious knee injuries in Saturday's friendly win over the Maldives. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“Both of them have very strong mentalities and commitment, and I have no doubt that they will come back stronger. Nishigaya, who took charge in May, told ST: “It is very unfortunate that Ikhsan and Adam will not be able to join us for the tournament. The 26-year-old Lion City Sailors player, who has 17 caps and one international goal, tried to walk but eventually also needed to be carried off.

Football | Singapore victory over Maldives overcast by Ikhsan Fandi ... (The Independent)

The Lions opened their account through Ilhan Fandi in the fourth minute when he brilliantly sneaked in between the Maldives defence to connect a thumping ...

Tickets to the Vietnam match are sold out, but there are still limited tickets still available for the Myanmar match for sale. The Lions took a two-goal lead in the 87th minute, once again through Shawal who scored his fourth international goal. The AFF, it will be a good morale booster for the team, so we can’t wait to get started.

Lions' 3-1 win over Maldives dampened by Ikhsan Fandi's injury (Yahoo Singapore News)