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New Paper
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Paper
Ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer charged over post-game scuffle
A former Tanjong Pagar United football player was charged with two counts of assault on July 23 after he allegedly punched two Albirex Niigata footballers at the end of a Singapore Premier League Under-21 League game in February. According to court documents, Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad, now 20, allegedly punched a 17-year-old Albirex defender in the mouth at Jurong East Stadium at around 9.45pm on Feb 10, causing a slight bleeding. The teenager cannot be named as those below 18 are protected under the Children and Young Persons Act. Rizqin is also accused of punching another Albirex defender, Kenji Austin Ho, then 20, on the left side of his face that evening. Tanjong Pagar United announced on Feb 12 that they had terminated Rizqin's contract. The Straits Times reported in March that he was also handed a 30-month ban by the Football Association of Singapore and fined $2,000 over the incident. His case will be mentioned again in court on Aug 20. If convicted of assault, an offender can be jailed for up to three years and fined up to $5,000 for each charge.
CNA
7 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Former Tanjong Pagar footballer charged with punching pair from rival club after match at Jurong East Stadium
SINGAPORE: A former Tanjong Pagar United football player was charged in court on Wednesday (Jul 23) over a punching incident involving two rival players in February, which resulted in his termination from the club. Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad, 20, was given two counts of voluntarily causing hurt after the match at Jurong East Stadium on Feb 10. He allegedly punched a 17-year-old Albirex Niigata defender, who cannot be named under the Children and Young Persons Act, causing bleeding at his mouth and pain in his teeth. He is also accused of punching the face of Ho Matsuoka Evangelista Kenji Austin, better known as Kenji Austin Ho. The Albirex player's jaw swelled up and became numb, according to the charge sheet. Past reports indicated that the incident occurred during post-match handshakes after Tanjong Pagar played Albirex in a Singapore Premier League (SPL) Under-21 game. Rizqin was arrested by the police. At the time, Albirex said Ho was admitted to hospital after being hit in the head and discharged after being examined. Rizqin's contract was terminated by his club. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) also gave him a 30-month ban and a fine of S$2,000 (US$1,564) for violent conduct.
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Straits Times
Ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer charged with assault after Jurong East Stadium match
Find out what's new on ST website and app. According to court documents, Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad allegedly punched an Albirex defender at Jurong East Stadium on Feb 10. SINGAPORE – A former Tanjong Pagar United football player was charged with two counts of assault on July 23 after he allegedly punched two Albirex Niigata footballers at the end of a Singapore Premier League Under-21 League game in February. According to court documents, Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad, now 20, allegedly punched a 17-year-old Albirex defender in the mouth at Jurong East Stadium at around 9.45pm on Feb 10, causing a slight bleeding. The teenager cannot be named as those below 18 are protected under the Children and Young Persons Act. Rizqin is also accused of punching another Albirex defender, Kenji Austin Ho, then 20, on the left side of his face that evening. Tanjong Pagar United announced on Feb 12 that they had terminated Rizqin's contract. The Straits Times reported in March that he was also handed a 30-month ban by the Football Association of Singapore and fined $2,000 over the incident. His case will be mentioned again in court on Aug 20. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'pore's domestic recycling rate drops to all time low of 11% Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Youth Courts will take a new approach to cases, focused on underlying issues and supporting needs Business Singapore's digital banks finding their niche in areas like SMEs as they narrow losses in 2024 Asia Japan Prime Minister Ishiba to resign by August, Mainichi newspaper reports World Trump says US will charge 19% tariff on goods from Philippines, down from 20% Asia New Pokemon theme park to open in Japan in early 2026 Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat If convicted of assault, an offender can be jailed for up to three years and fined up to $5,000 for each charge.
