Eagles to welcome new opponents in Group I
Geylang International will have the company of Cambodia’s Visakha FC and Timor Leste’s Lalenok United FC in Group I should the AFC Cup for the Eagles proceed. This follows the latest announcement from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee where the vacant spot of the 2021 AFC Cup has been decided after Philippines’ Kaya […]
AFC Cup update
In the latest statement issued by AFC, it has been expressed that the AFC Executive Committee has noted the impact caused by the evolving nature of the pandemic on the AFC Cup 2021 and the challenges faced, despite the best efforts of all stakeholders, in finalising the centralised hosts for the Group Stage. Therefore, in […]
‘Homesick’ Comvalius to leave Eagles
Dutch forward Sylvano Comvalius will leave Geylang International for home with his priority solely focused on being back with his young family amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The father-of-three has departed the club by mutual consent and has returned home to the Netherlands. Comvalius made his Singapore Premier League debut against Hougang United in March […]
Teng steps down as advisor as elected committee takes helm
Geylang International Football Club’s (GIFC) Ben Teng will step down as the club’s advisor to focus on his newly elected role as the Vice-President of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS). During his tenure at GIFC, Teng oversaw the revamp of the club’s commercial structure, putting in place several sound business and operations strategies to […]
Eagles await next battleground as Singapore withdraws as host of AFC Cup
Geylang International Football Club will no longer be playing their Group I matches on home soil following the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) decision to withdraw as host for Groups H and I of the AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage due to the evolving COVID-19 situation . The Eagles were initially scheduled to play their […]
Geylang beaten by Albirex set-piece brilliance
The depleted Eagles put on yet another defiant display against top opponents, but once again left the pitch without a point to show for after they were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Albirex Niigata at Our Tampines Hub. Third-choice goalkeeper Wayne Chew started in goal, while first-choice Zainol Gulam did not make it to the […]
Free from expectation to tackle champions
Beleaguered Geylang International coach Noor Ali insists defending champions Albirex Niigata are under more pressure to win when both sides meet at Our Tampines Hub on Sunday. The Eagles have endured a rough start to the season, picking up seven points from 10 games, and are yet to record a clean sheet this term as […]
Geylang rue poor defending in 5-2 loss to Hougang
Geylang International coach Noor Ali had a 46th birthday to forget as they suffered another three-goal defeat by Hougang United as they lost 5-2 at Our Tampines Hub. Worryingly, poor defending has been a recurring theme for the Eagles, and despite Fareez Farhan blazing over in the opening minute, the hosts were carved open by […]
Buoyant Eagles aim to make up ground
Geylang International will return to Our Tampines Hub in buoyant mood after more than holding their own in their last Singapore Premier League match against moneybags Lion City Sailors. While they lost 2-1 to the title contenders, a depleted Eagles side put up a strong showing, especially in attack, where the likes of Matheus Moresche […]
AIA Singapore Premier League to go ahead
The AIA Singapore Premier League (SPL) will continue to carry on behind closed doors as Singapore tightens its COVID-19 measures. All players and officials involved in the SPL will continue to be mandatorily swab-tested with strict protocols in place. This include the zonal demarcation before and after matches to ensure the safety and health of […]