Albirex Niigata Singapore FC is dominating soccer in the Lion City, and was unbeaten for all of last season. Photo: Leo Shengwei, Playmaker
Albirex Niigata Singapore FC is dominating soccer in the Lion City, and was unbeaten for all of last season. Photo: Leo Shengwei, Playmaker
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How Japanese club Albirex Niigata scored big in Singapore soccer

  • The satellite team has been a huge success in the Singapore Premier League, winning all 11 trophies on offer since 2016 and drawing bumper crowds
  • But what does its dominance say about the standard of local football, and how long will the authorities allow it to remain?

Justin Kor
Justin Kor

Updated: 2:58pm, 28 May, 2019

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Albirex Niigata Singapore FC is dominating soccer in the Lion City, and was unbeaten for all of last season. Photo: Leo Shengwei, Playmaker
Albirex Niigata Singapore FC is dominating soccer in the Lion City, and was unbeaten for all of last season. Photo: Leo Shengwei, Playmaker
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