SINGAPORE \u2014 Fans who want to watch Singapore\u2019s Lions take on Bangladesh in their final Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2027 qualifier can buy tickets from Feb 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Group C match will be played on March 31 at 8pm at the National Stadium. With qualification already secured, it will be a dead rubber. That means the result will not affect the final group standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is positioning the night as a celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAS said on Feb 13 that supporters can expect a carnival atmosphere in The Kallang precinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said there will be live entertainment, fan zones and interactive activities in the lead-up to match day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAS general secretary Badri Ghent said the final home qualifier is meant to mark the team\u2019s achievement and give fans a chance to share in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singapore have qualified for the Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia as Group C winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After five matches, the Lions have 11 points. They are three points ahead of second-placed Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With only one game left, Singapore cannot be overtaken. FAS noted the Lions also hold a superior head-to-head record over Hong Kong, which secures their position at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singapore\u2019s qualification campaign was dramatic, even without defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lions drew at home with Hong Kong (0-0) and India (1-1). However, they won all three away matches, beating Bangladesh, India and Hong Kong 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That run ensured Singapore returned to Asia\u2019s top tournament for the first time in decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Singapore\u2019s only previous Asian Cup appearance was as hosts in 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That history adds weight to the March 31 fixture, even if qualification is already wrapped up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With tickets available from Feb 19 and festivities promised around Kallang, FAS is hoping the National Stadium turns into a loud send-off as the Lions close their qualifying campaign against Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SINGAPORE \u2014 Fans who want to watch Singapore\u2019s Lions take on Bangladesh in their final Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2027 qualifier can buy tickets from Feb 19. The Group C match will be played on March 31 at 8pm at the National Stadium. With qualification already secured, it will be a dead rubber. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n