Singapore football coach Ogura demands better concentration, work rate from Lions
Singapore national football coach Tsutomu Ogura is demanding better concentration and work rate from his team, ahead of their "must-win" Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh. The Lions have not won for the past six games. Mr Ogura noted that the team has not created enough big chances, but the return of key attackers could help turn their fortunes around. Aslam Shah reports.
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