SINGAPORE — Singapore does not rule out the possibility of turning to naturalised footballers for the national football team as it aims to enhance its competitiveness on the international stage. However, it is important to strike a balance between leveraging the skills and experience of naturalised players and nurturing local talent to ensure long-term development in Singapore football.
“Growing our pipeline of local talent is the key thrust to our long-term strategy to uplift Singapore football. We will, however, not rule out continuing to work with FAS to assess and naturalise foreign players who have both the talent and the heart to represent Singapore,” said the Ministry in a written reply to Yio Chu Kang MP Yip.
Despite the initial failure of Singapore’s first two naturalized Lions, FAS did not give up on the program. Instead, they introduced other foreign players who significantly impacted the national team. These players include Mustafic Fahrudin, Shi Jia Yi, Qui Li, Agu Casmir, Itimi Dickson, Precious Emuejeraye, and Daniel Bennett.
“It is important that beyond sporting abilities, these players must demonstrate that they are prepared to take up the duties and responsibilities that come with citizenship, and have shown their ability to integrate into our society,” added MCCY.
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