The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup Ticket Presentation to the SPL Club fan groups, 2 August 2024
SINGAPORE, 4 AUGUST 2024 – In a lead-up to the much-anticipated return of The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup on 17 August 2024, Singapore fans gathered to receive their tickets at a special ceremony on Friday (2 Aug) evening.
Held at the Jalan Besar Stadium, the event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Tan Sri Dato’ Abd Karim Munisar, Chairman and Team Manager of The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup and attended by representatives from the various Singapore Premier League (SPL) fan groups.
Mr. Teo Hock Seng, Head of the Singapore Delegation for The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup, emphasized the significance of the event: “Since its inception in 2001, The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup has been a cornerstone of our local football calendar. His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s vision in establishing this friendly competition has been instrumental in fostering both rivalry and camaraderie between Singapore and Selangor.”
He added, “Fans are the lifeblood of football. Their passion breathes life into the game, and we are grateful for their unwavering support. This ticket presentation is our way of acknowledging their dedication and inviting them to join us at the Merdeka Stadium.”
Mr Teo Hock Seng giving his address during the Ticket Presentation ceremony, 2 August 2024
Long-time football fan Sunny Lee expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m eagerly anticipating The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup and I’m excited about the matches at the Merdeka Stadium. My family and I will be traveling to Kuala Lumpur to support the Singapore teams, and I hope they’ll bring home the trophies.”
The 20th edition of the Cup will be hosted at Kuala Lumpur’s historic Merdeka Stadium. The event will feature the traditional curtain-raiser match between Veterans of both sides, followed by the main fixture pitting the Singapore Selection team against their Selangor counterparts.
Balestier Khalsa Head Coach Peter de Roo was introduced as the Head Coach for the SPL Selection team at Friday’s ceremony and expressed his joy at the prospect of leading the team out on such an occasion.
“I’m grateful for the privilege to coach the SPL Selection team and it’s especially meaningful to me to do so against Selangor in Malaysia,” said de Roo.
“My time in Malaysia was incredibly rewarding and I fully appreciate the importance of the Merdeka Stadium in Malaysian football history. We’re eagerly anticipating the challenge ahead.”
SPL Selection Head Coach Peter de Roo speaking during the Ticket Presentation ceremony, 2 August 2024
He named a 20-man squad, including four foreign players like Balestier duo Riku Fukashiro and Kodai Tanaka.
The Singapore Veterans team will see iconic figures such as Fandi Ahmad and Steven Tan take to the field.
Fans keen on being a part of The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup 2024 can either register with the various SPL clubs or fill out the online form here: https://bit.ly/SOSCupFanRegistration.
Tan Sri Dato’ Abd Karim Munisar handing over the match tickets to Mr Teo Hock Seng, 2 August 2024
Singapore Premier League Selection team
| S/N | Name | Pos | Club |
| 1 | Syazwan Buhari | GK | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 2 | Hafiz Ahmad | GK | Balestier Khalsa |
| 3 | Jordan Emaviwe | DF | Balestier Khalsa |
| 4 | Shuya Yamashita | DF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 5 | Irfan Najeeb | DF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 6 | Harith Kanadi | DF | Balestier Khalsa |
| 7 | Madhu Mohana | DF | Balestier Khalsa |
| 8 | Farhan Zulkifli | MF | Young Lions |
| 9 | Kyoga Nakamura | MF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 10 | Joshua Pereira | MF | Geylang International |
| 11 | Shah Shahiran | MF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 12 | Jared Gallagher | MF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 13 | Naqiuddin Eunos | MF | Geylang International |
| 14 | Ho Wai Loon | MF | Albirex Niigata (S) |
| 15 | Daniel Goh | MF | Albirex Niigata (S) |
| 16 | Glen Kweh | MF | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 17 | Faris Ramli | FW | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 18 | Taufik Suparno | FW | BG Tampines Rovers |
| 19 | Riku Fukashiro | FW | Balestier Khalsa |
| 20 | Kodai Tanaka | FW | Balestier Khalsa |
Singapore Veterans team
| S/N | Name | Pos | Age |
| 1 | Rezal Hassan | GK | 49 |
| 2 | Razali Saad | DF | 60 |
| 3 | Idham Riduan | DF | 64 |
| 4 | Nazri Nasir | DF | 53 |
| 5 | Syed Farouk | DF | 57 |
| 6 | Zulkarnaen Zainal | DF | 51 |
| 7 | Tan Sio Beng | DF | 48 |
| 8 | E Manimohan | MF | 56 |
| 9 | Leong Kok Fann | MF | 67 |
| 10 | Rafi Ali | MF | 52 |
| 11 | Malek Awab | MF | 63 |
| 12 | Steven Tan | MF | 54 |
| 13 | Noor Ali | MF | 49 |
| 14 | Dalis Supait | MF | 53 |
| 15 | Aliimran Lomri | MF | 48 |
| 16 | Fahmie Abdullah | MF | 50 |
| 17 | Azhar Baksin | MF | 47 |
| 18 | Fandi Ahmad | FW | 62 |
| 19 | Tay Peng Kee | FW | 63 |
| 20 | Nahar Daud | FW | 55 |
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