Who has Singapore manager Takayuki Nishigaya picked for the 2022 AFF Championship?
Four-time AFF Championship winners Singapore will enter the competition this year with ultimate glory in their sight.
The Lions will kick off their tournament against Myanmar on December 24 before facing Laos, Vietnam and Malaysia in Group B.
Last year, Singapore reached the semi-final of the AFF Championship, losing to Indonesia 5-3 on aggregate over two legs.
Coach Takayuki Nishigaya will prepare his team to win it this year and has selected their 29-man provisional squad for the tournament already.
Let's take a look at it in detail!
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GOALKEEPERS
The experienced Hassan Sunny is likely to get the nod as Singapore's No.1 at this year's tournament, with Ziaful Nizam expected to serve as his back-up.
Syazwan Buhari and Zharfan Rohaizad, meanwhile, haven't played a single game for the senior national team as of yet and will be dreaming of making their official debut.
| Name |
Club |
| Hassan Sunny |
Lion City Sailors |
| Syazwan Buhari |
Tampines Rovers |
| Zaiful Nizam |
Geylang International |
| Zharfan Rohaizad |
Tanjong Pagar United |
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DEFENDERS
Singapore have a nice mix of youth and experience in defence.
There's legendary skipper Hariss Harun, Shakir Hamzah and Nazrul Nazari who are all in their 30s, while Ryaan Sanizal, Ryhan Stewart and Nur Adam Abdullar are still Under-23.
Irfan Fandi, meanwhile, is one of those players who has seemingly been around for decades, but is still only 25 as well and is a formidable option to have at centre-back.
| Name |
Club |
| Amirul Adli |
Lion City Sailors |
| Irfan Fandi |
Pathum United |
| Hariss Harun |
Lion City Sailors |
| Christopher Van Huizen |
Tampines Rovers |
| Joshua Pereira |
Geylang International |
| Nazrul Nazari |
Hougang United |
| Nur Adam Abdullah |
Lion City Sailors |
| Ryaan Sanizal |
Tampines Rovers |
| Ryhan Stewart |
Chiangmai FC |
| Shakir Hamzah |
Tanjong Pagar United |
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MIDFIELDERS
Singapore's midfield for this tournament looks balanced and heavily relies on the Lion City Sailors' representatives.
Shahdan Sulaiman likes to dictate play from the base of midfield, with Song Ui-young a strong presence further up the field.
The experienced Zulfahmi Arifin has gotten the nod as well, with Hougang wonderkid Farhan Zulkifli the surprise inclusion.
| Name |
Club |
| Shahdan Sulaiman |
Lion City Sailors |
| Zulfahmi Arifin |
Hougang United |
| M. Anumanthan |
Lion City Sailors |
| Hafiz Nor |
Lion City Sailors |
| Hami Syahin |
Lion City Sailors |
| Song Ui-young |
Lion City Sailors |
| Shah Shahiran |
Young Lions |
| Farhan Zulkifli |
Hougang United |
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ATTACKERS
Ikhsan Fandi was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, meaning his younger brother Ilhan could get plenty of playing time up front after a superb season with Albirex Niigata.
Faris Ramli and Shawal Anuar provide creativity and pace down the wings.
| Name |
Club |
| Faris Ramli |
Lion City Sailors |
| Shawal Anuar |
Hougang United |
| Hazzuwan Halim |
Geylang International |
| Ilhan Fandi |
Albirex Niigata |
| Amy Recha |
Hougang United |