{"id":51732,"date":"2026-03-19T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=51732"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:10:00","slug":"a-night-to-roar-lions-return-home-after-historic-asian-cup-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=51732","title":{"rendered":"A NIGHT TO ROAR: LIONS RETURN HOME AFTER HISTORIC ASIAN CUP QUALIFICATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Head Coach Gavin Lee and captain Hariss Harun rally supporters for the Lions&#8217; final home match of the campaign<\/li>\n<li>Fan zones and live entertainment set to mark a historic night for Singapore football<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">March 19, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0With qualification for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 secured following <span>a hard<\/span>-fought victory away against <span>Hong Kong SAR<\/span>, the Singapore Men&#8217;s National Team now turns its <span>sights to<\/span> finishing a historic campaign on a high as they return to the National Stadium on March 31 to <span>take on<\/span> Bangladesh in their final Group C qualifier (8pm kick-off).<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2937759\/PAR26047_FAS_Revised_Match_KV_final.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2937759\/PAR26047_FAS_Revised_Match_KV_final.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification\" alt=\"Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The fixture marks the Lions&#8217; final competitive appearance in the Asian Cup at home before they head<span>\u00a0<\/span>to Saudi Arabia next January, offering supporters a rare opportunity to celebrate the team&#8217;s\u00a0<span>historic achievement<\/span> and send them off in style.<\/p>\n<p><b>Matchweek begins at Kallang Wave Mall <\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the lead-up to matchday, supporters can take part in a series of fan engagement activities across<span>\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0Kallang precinct.<\/p>\n<p>Following heartland stops at Our Tampines Hub and Bishan Community Club, the Through the <span>Tunnel exhibition<\/span> will continue at\u00a0Kallang Wave Mall from 16 to 31 March. Developed in partnership with <span>The Straits<\/span> Times and Playback Asia, the showcase traces defining moments in Singapore football history<span>, f<\/span>rom the 1994 Malaysia Cup triumph to the Lions&#8217; recent qualification milestone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From 28 to 31 March, Kallang Wave Mall will also host football-themed game stations, a mosaic photo<span>\u00a0<\/span>wall, and merchandise displays. A Lions meet-and-greet session on 28 March will give fans the<span>\u00a0<\/span>opportunity to interact with Head Coach Gavin Lee, captain Hariss Harun, and selected national team<span>\u00a0p<\/span>layers ahead of\u00a0matchday.<\/p>\n<p><b>Arrive early: Pre-match Fan Zones and Stadium activations <\/b><\/p>\n<p>On 31 March, supporters are encouraged to arrive early to take part in pre-match fan zones and<span>\u00a0s<\/span>tadium\u00a0activations around the National Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Stadium gates will open from 6pm, with early arrivals able to enjoy activities including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Shopee Sure-Win Scratch Card digital giveaways<\/li>\n<li>Airbrush tattoos and sticker stations<\/li>\n<li>On-site jersey customisation<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated photo installations and welcome boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From 7pm, the energy inside the stadium will build with crowd engagement activities including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Freebie drops from the stadium terraces<\/li>\n<li>A live Kallang Roar Noise Meter encouraging fans to power the stadium atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>A matchday grand draw, where one lucky supporter will win a brand-new Dongfeng electric vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Live pre-match performance by Shazza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Half-Time Show and\u00a0Matchday Entertainment <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Entertainment will continue at half-time with a live performance by Singapore artist Iman Fandi,<span>\u00a0a<\/span>longside the interactive\u00a0Shopee Shake, where fans can participate through the Shopee app for a chance to win Shopee Coins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Supporters will also have the opportunity to win Shopee vouchers worth up to $888 through the<span>\u00a0<\/span>Shopee Sure-Win Scratch Card activation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Event-exclusive matchday memorabilia <\/b><\/p>\n<p>To mark the milestone, a complimentary Playback Asia AFC Qualifying Campaign Commemorative<span>\u00a0<\/span>Card will also be available exclusively to supporters in attendance. These will be available at the in stadia merchandise booths while stocks last.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This limited-edition card commemorates Singapore&#8217;s qualification on merit, capturing the emotion of<span>\u00a0<\/span>that breakthrough night in Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Post-match celebrations <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Following the final whistle, the Lions will return to the pitch to thank supporters before the evening<span>\u00a0<\/span>concludes with a stadium-wide pyrotechnic display, celebrating Singapore&#8217;s successful qualification<span>\u00a0c<\/span>ampaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Rallying the Nation <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Gavin Lee emphasised the importance of finishing the campaign strongly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Qualification is a significant milestone but it&#8217;s not the ceiling for this group,&#8221; said Lee. We&#8217;ve built our<span>\u00a0c<\/span>ampaign on discipline, focus and consistency, and those standards don&#8217;t change with qualification<span>\u00a0s<\/span>ecured.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Playing at the National Stadium is always special. The support we&#8217;ve felt throughout this campaign<span>\u00a0h<\/span>as given the players real belief and we want to repay that with a performance that reflects our<span>\u00a0s<\/span>tandards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Team captain Hariss Harun echoed that sentiment, saying<span>,<\/span> &#8220;It&#8217;s been a demanding campaign, and the<span>\u00a0s<\/span>upport from our fans &#8211; both home and away &#8211; has made a real difference.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll approach this game with the same hunger and discipline, but there&#8217;s something special about<span>\u00a0f<\/span>inishing at home. Playing in front of our families and supporters means a lot, and we hope everyone<span>\u00a0c<\/span>omes early, brings the noise and helps make it a strong finish together,&#8221; urged\u00a0Hariss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Ongoing fan engagement <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Beyond matchday, supporters can continue to show their support to the team through various<span>\u00a0o<\/span>ngoing initiatives, including <i>The Roar Challenge <\/i>on TikTok and official Lions merchandise available<span>\u00a0o<\/span>nline and at selected\u00a0activations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With a spot at the AFC Asian Cup 2027 secured and preparations already underway for the challenges<span>\u00a0a<\/span>head, the Lions now turn their attention to delivering a strong performance at home, in front of <span>a <\/span>passionate home crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Singapore vs Bangladesh <\/b><\/p>\n<p>31 March 2026<br \/>National Stadium<br \/>Kick-off: 8pm<br \/>Tickets are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.sg\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=SVB6282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>Ticketek<\/span><\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Football Association of Singapore is responsible for developing and advancing the game at all levels<span>.<\/span> Providing a structure for the game to flourish and governing the running of football in Singapore, the FAS also<span>\u00a0e<\/span>nsures that the Laws of the Game are adhered to, from the professional league to amateur leagues.<\/p>\n<p>The FAS also manages the organisation and running of league and cup competitions, the stewardship of<span>\u00a0<\/span>international teams, the establishment of youth development, women&#8217;s football, refereeing and coaching<span>\u00a0f<\/span>rameworks.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the FAS is to develop a vibrant football culture to enhance national life, strengthen social harmony<span>\u00a0<\/span>and evoke the Singapore spirit.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit us at:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Website: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fas.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.fas.org.sg<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1BBXbF4zFd\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@singaporefootball<\/span> <\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>X (formerly known as Twitter): <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fasingapore?s=21&amp;t=bkwRH52CgY_ThpYuwo-jDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@FASingapore<\/span> <\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fasingapore?igsh=MXd1NGM0djBocGUxdg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@FASingapore<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Head Coach Gavin Lee and captain Hariss Harun rally supporters for the Lions&#8217; final home match of the campaign<\/li>\n<li>Fan zones and live entertainment set to mark a historic night for Singapore football<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">March 19, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0With qualification for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 secured following <span>a hard<\/span>-fought victory away against <span>Hong Kong SAR<\/span>, the Singapore Men&#8217;s National Team now turns its <span>sights to<\/span> finishing a historic campaign on a high as they return to the National Stadium on March 31 to <span>take on<\/span> Bangladesh in their final Group C qualifier (8pm kick-off).<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2937759\/PAR26047_FAS_Revised_Match_KV_final.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2937759\/PAR26047_FAS_Revised_Match_KV_final.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification\" alt=\"Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Lions return home after historic Asian Cup qualification<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The fixture marks the Lions&#8217; final competitive appearance in the Asian Cup at home before they head<span>\u00a0<\/span>to Saudi Arabia next January, offering supporters a rare opportunity to celebrate the team&#8217;s\u00a0<span>historic achievement<\/span> and send them off in style.<\/p>\n<p><b>Matchweek begins at Kallang Wave Mall <\/b><\/p>\n<p>In the lead-up to matchday, supporters can take part in a series of fan engagement activities across<span>\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0Kallang precinct.<\/p>\n<p>Following heartland stops at Our Tampines Hub and Bishan Community Club, the Through the <span>Tunnel exhibition<\/span> will continue at\u00a0Kallang Wave Mall from 16 to 31 March. Developed in partnership with <span>The Straits<\/span> Times and Playback Asia, the showcase traces defining moments in Singapore football history<span>, f<\/span>rom the 1994 Malaysia Cup triumph to the Lions&#8217; recent qualification milestone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From 28 to 31 March, Kallang Wave Mall will also host football-themed game stations, a mosaic photo<span>\u00a0<\/span>wall, and merchandise displays. A Lions meet-and-greet session on 28 March will give fans the<span>\u00a0<\/span>opportunity to interact with Head Coach Gavin Lee, captain Hariss Harun, and selected national team<span>\u00a0p<\/span>layers ahead of\u00a0matchday.<\/p>\n<p><b>Arrive early: Pre-match Fan Zones and Stadium activations <\/b><\/p>\n<p>On 31 March, supporters are encouraged to arrive early to take part in pre-match fan zones and<span>\u00a0s<\/span>tadium\u00a0activations around the National Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Stadium gates will open from 6pm, with early arrivals able to enjoy activities including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Shopee Sure-Win Scratch Card digital giveaways<\/li>\n<li>Airbrush tattoos and sticker stations<\/li>\n<li>On-site jersey customisation<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated photo installations and welcome boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From 7pm, the energy inside the stadium will build with crowd engagement activities including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Freebie drops from the stadium terraces<\/li>\n<li>A live Kallang Roar Noise Meter encouraging fans to power the stadium atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>A matchday grand draw, where one lucky supporter will win a brand-new Dongfeng electric vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Live pre-match performance by Shazza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Half-Time Show and\u00a0Matchday Entertainment <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Entertainment will continue at half-time with a live performance by Singapore artist Iman Fandi,<span>\u00a0a<\/span>longside the interactive\u00a0Shopee Shake, where fans can participate through the Shopee app for a chance to win Shopee Coins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Supporters will also have the opportunity to win Shopee vouchers worth up to $888 through the<span>\u00a0<\/span>Shopee Sure-Win Scratch Card activation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Event-exclusive matchday memorabilia <\/b><\/p>\n<p>To mark the milestone, a complimentary Playback Asia AFC Qualifying Campaign Commemorative<span>\u00a0<\/span>Card will also be available exclusively to supporters in attendance. These will be available at the in stadia merchandise booths while stocks last.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This limited-edition card commemorates Singapore&#8217;s qualification on merit, capturing the emotion of<span>\u00a0<\/span>that breakthrough night in Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Post-match celebrations <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Following the final whistle, the Lions will return to the pitch to thank supporters before the evening<span>\u00a0<\/span>concludes with a stadium-wide pyrotechnic display, celebrating Singapore&#8217;s successful qualification<span>\u00a0c<\/span>ampaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Rallying the Nation <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Gavin Lee emphasised the importance of finishing the campaign strongly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Qualification is a significant milestone but it&#8217;s not the ceiling for this group,&#8221; said Lee. We&#8217;ve built our<span>\u00a0c<\/span>ampaign on discipline, focus and consistency, and those standards don&#8217;t change with qualification<span>\u00a0s<\/span>ecured.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Playing at the National Stadium is always special. The support we&#8217;ve felt throughout this campaign<span>\u00a0h<\/span>as given the players real belief and we want to repay that with a performance that reflects our<span>\u00a0s<\/span>tandards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Team captain Hariss Harun echoed that sentiment, saying<span>,<\/span> &#8220;It&#8217;s been a demanding campaign, and the<span>\u00a0s<\/span>upport from our fans &#8211; both home and away &#8211; has made a real difference.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll approach this game with the same hunger and discipline, but there&#8217;s something special about<span>\u00a0f<\/span>inishing at home. Playing in front of our families and supporters means a lot, and we hope everyone<span>\u00a0c<\/span>omes early, brings the noise and helps make it a strong finish together,&#8221; urged\u00a0Hariss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Ongoing fan engagement <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Beyond matchday, supporters can continue to show their support to the team through various<span>\u00a0o<\/span>ngoing initiatives, including <i>The Roar Challenge <\/i>on TikTok and official Lions merchandise available<span>\u00a0o<\/span>nline and at selected\u00a0activations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With a spot at the AFC Asian Cup 2027 secured and preparations already underway for the challenges<span>\u00a0a<\/span>head, the Lions now turn their attention to delivering a strong performance at home, in front of <span>a <\/span>passionate home crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Singapore vs Bangladesh <\/b><\/p>\n<p>31 March 2026<br \/>National Stadium<br \/>Kick-off: 8pm<br \/>Tickets are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.sg\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=SVB6282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>Ticketek<\/span><\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Football Association of Singapore is responsible for developing and advancing the game at all levels<span>.<\/span> Providing a structure for the game to flourish and governing the running of football in Singapore, the FAS also<span>\u00a0e<\/span>nsures that the Laws of the Game are adhered to, from the professional league to amateur leagues.<\/p>\n<p>The FAS also manages the organisation and running of league and cup competitions, the stewardship of<span>\u00a0<\/span>international teams, the establishment of youth development, women&#8217;s football, refereeing and coaching<span>\u00a0f<\/span>rameworks.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the FAS is to develop a vibrant football culture to enhance national life, strengthen social harmony<span>\u00a0<\/span>and evoke the Singapore spirit.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit us at:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Website: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fas.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.fas.org.sg<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1BBXbF4zFd\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@singaporefootball<\/span> <\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>X (formerly known as Twitter): <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fasingapore?s=21&amp;t=bkwRH52CgY_ThpYuwo-jDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@FASingapore<\/span> <\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fasingapore?igsh=MXd1NGM0djBocGUxdg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>@FASingapore<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=51732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51732\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=51732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=51732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=51732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}