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Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

Zia-ul Raushan
Singapore Premier League
Singapore
Lion City Sailors
Football
BG Tampines Rovers
Singapore Football
Tanjong Pagar United
Asian Cup
Geylang International
Young Lions
Singapore Cup
Football Association Of Singapore
Women's Football
Hougang United
Singapore National Football Team
Tampines Rovers
Albirex Niigata
Wheelchair Rugby
Coaching
VAR

Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.

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Days before National Day, the Lions have the chance to give Singapore another reason to celebrate. A draw against Indonesia on 7th August will send them into the AFF semi-finals, but the stakes go beyond football. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minut... more

One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local foo... more

Top of the group after two wins from their opening two ASEAN Championship matches, yet questions remain about Singapore's performances. Will the lack of a true identity come back to haunt the Lions, with regional powerhouses Vietnam and Indonesia up ... more

Football can humble you as quickly as it can lift you. Zharfan Rohaizad has experienced both. Now at Tampines Rovers, the goalkeeper reflects on career-defining choices, battling injuries, becoming a first-time father and the hunger to finally earn h... more

Fresh from putting to pen paper on a 2-year deal to join the Lion City Sailors, Ilhan Fandi sits down with Sports Minutes in the Lion's Den. From becoming a sailor on home soil to carrying the weight of a nation heading into the ASEAN Championship - ... more

Cape Verde's fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has got people comparing the African minnows with Singapore. But is it truly a like for like comparison? Plus, Anderson Lopes' bombshell statement upon sealing his departure from the Lion City Sai... more

The Singapore Premier League transfer window is heating up, and Hougang United have made one of its eye-catching moves by signing Belgian winger Ayman Kassimi. The 25-year-old joins Sports Minutes to discuss his journey from Belgium to Singapore, his... more

They were born in the same year, but their football journeys have taken very different turns. Saifullah Akbar and Nazhim Harman - both part of the class of '99 at the Singapore Sports School - sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about career crossro... more

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Izairida Shakira
Singapore Women's National Team goalkeeper
Singapore Football Association (implied)
Episode: Sports Minutes: Izairida Shakira on 'that shootout' save, her rapid rise and dreaming big
Ilhan Fandi
Singapore national football team player
Singapore National Team
Episode: Sports Minutes: 2 wins from 2, but will points over performance come back to haunt Singapore?
Zharfan Rohaizad
Professional football goalkeeper
BG Tampines Rovers (formerly Sailors)
Episode: Sports Minutes: Zharfan Rohaizad on his Sailors stint, Stags move and the elusive Lions call-up
Ayman Kassimi
Belgian winger who joined Hougang United
Hougang United
Episode: Sports Minutes: Ayman Kassimi on how Ilhan Fandi 'convinced' him to join Singapore's Hougang United
Saifullah Akbar
Singaporean footballer, Haogang United
Haogang United / Singapore National Team
Episode: Sports Minutes: Saifullah Akbar & Nazhiim Harman on their contrasting careers, quasi-famous fathers and OBFC
Nazim Harman
Singaporean footballer, former professional player
Singapore Premier League
Episode: Sports Minutes: Saifullah Akbar & Nazhiim Harman on their contrasting careers, quasi-famous fathers and OBFC
Rajesh Nair
New club chairman of Tanjong Pagar United as of July 1, 2026
Tanjong Pagar United FC
Episode: Sports Minutes: Tanjong Pagar's new chairman Rajesh Nair on his aims, ambitions and the use of AI
Sara Lightfoot
Singapore Women's Senior National Netball Team member (maiden call-up in 2026)
Singapore Netball
Episode: Sports Minutes: One family, two national athletes. But varying levels of support. Why so?
Jeffrey Lightfoot
Former Singapore football national team captain, youth and club level contributor
Singapore Football
Episode: Sports Minutes: One family, two national athletes. But varying levels of support. Why so?

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Sports Minutes: Zharfan Rohaizad on his Sailors stint, Stags move and the elusive Lions call-up
Q: How has injury impacted your trajectory, and how do you stay motivated during rehab?
Open communication with the coach helped, I focused on rehab and maintaining professionalism, knowing that minutes on the pitch would come again if I worked hard.
Sports Minutes: Zharfan Rohaizad on his Sailors stint, Stags move and the elusive Lions call-up
Q: What was the dynamic like with the current local goalkeeping setup, and how do you view competition for the starting spot?
Healthy competition is essential; while Shazwan is established as captain and a local legend, I see the challenge as an opportunity to improve and prove myself for the team.
Sports Minutes: Zharfan Rohaizad on his Sailors stint, Stags move and the elusive Lions call-up
Q: Why did you choose BG Tampines Rovers over staying with the Sailors or moving elsewhere?
Because of the club's vision, the number of competitions they participate in, and the historical success they've built, which ignited a strong personal motivation to join.
Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on becoming a Sailor, spearheading Singapore's attack at the ASEAN Championship and more
Q: What was the thinking behind signing a two-year contract with the Sailors?
Ilhan emphasizes balancing commitment to the Sailors with long-term overseas ambitions and a platform like the Asian Cup to showcase himself, while valuing the stability and environment the Sailors provide.
Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on becoming a Sailor, spearheading Singapore's attack at the ASEAN Championship and more
Q: What does all the interest from clubs look like right now?
He explains that there were multiple offers from Thailand, Europe, and Asia, and that he chose Lion City Sailors because of the trust shown by the club and the role he would play, while still keeping a path toward overseas opportunities.

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Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan covers the latest in Singapore and regional sports, with a strong emphasis on football (especially the Singapore Premier League and national team ambitions). Episodes frequently feature interviews with players, coaches, and analysts, plus in-depth game analysis, transfer chatter, and tactical takes tied to ongoing leagues and international competitions like the Asian Cup. A notable thread is the show's focus on career journeys, development pathways for players in Singapore, and the intersection of football with daily life, family support, and local club dynamics. The format tends to blend on-field insights with behind-the-scenes perspectives from clubs, media figures, and governing bodies, making it a prac... more

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5. Saifullah Akbar
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