Entering A New Chapter

Lion City Cup's first girls' tournament sees Singapore take on regional sides

- David Lee

Supported by the Asian Football Confederation's Enhance Programme, the Lion City Cup's first Under-16 tournament for girls will see hosts Singapore take on Cambodia, South Korea and Hong Kong at the Jalan Besar Stadium from July 8 to 13.

In a media statement on June 26, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) also announced that the 29th edition of the tournament will continue to feature an U-16 boys' category, with Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong and the Philippines taking part.

The team who finish top after three matches in the round-robin tournament will be crowned champions.

FAS general secretary Chew Chun-Liang said in the statement: "This year's edition marks an exciting new chapter in the Lion City Cup story. We are excited to have our girls involved in what is an important platform to showcase their ability to Singapore.

"Introducing the girls' tournament not only raises the profile of the women's game here, but it also ensures that the Lion City Cup remains at the forefront of regional youth development."

The Singapore U-16 girls' team will be led by Yeong Sheau Shyan, the Lion City Sailors' head of women's football.