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New Paper
23-07-2025
- 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.
Straits Times
23-07-2025
- 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.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Albirex Niigata top scorer Shingo Nakano eyes move to other parts of Asia
Albirex Niigata's Shingo Nakano (left) celebrating with Yohei Otake after scoring a goal in their 5-1 win over Tanjong Pagar United at Jurong East Stadium on May 16, 2025. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO SINGAPORE – Despite a virtuoso performance in Albirex Niigata's 5-1 win over Tanjong Pagar United on May 16, free-scoring striker Shingo Nakano's smile briefly faded after being denied the match ball. His second of three strikes in their Singapore Premier League (SPL) victory at the Jurong East Stadium was belatedly ruled an own goal from opposing defender Thorsten Cross. The 20-year-old Japanese was instead credited with an assist. Such is Nakano's relentless appetite for goals that his focus has already shifted to finding the net in the season finale against Balestier Khalsa on May 25. However, watching the fan favourite find the net may soon become a thing of the past, as he hopes to build on a debut SPL campaign in which he amassed 23 goals and three assists in 28 SPL games, and explore other opportunities in Asia. Asked about his future, Albirex's top scorer, whose contract expires at the end of the season, said: 'I am not sure yet but, if I can make a step up, I am going to the next country. Maybe somewhere in Asia. Malaysia, Thailand or Japan and after that try for Europe.' Albirex Niigata's Shingo Nakano (in mask) celebrating with fans after scoring in the 5-1 win over Tanjong Pagar United in a Singapore Premier League match at Jurong East Stadium on May 16, 2025. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO Their other imports – all Japanese – are also set to see their contracts expire at the end of the season. Veteran midfielder Yohei Otake, who previously played for FC Tokyo and Shonan Bellmare in the top-tier J1 League, had announced earlier in May that he will be leaving the club. The 36-year-old has registered five goals and eight assists in 25 SPL games. Asked about the future of his imports, Albirex coach Keiji Shigetomi said they are not sure yet, adding: 'When new players come in, foreign or local players, we must stay united. That's what is important to me.' The result meant that Albirex consolidated fifth position with 42 points from 31 games. They are four points ahead of Brunei DPMM, who host BG Tampines Rovers on May 17. Tanjong Pagar, in contrast, extended a wretched run of 10 games without a win. With his team having played five games in a two-week span, Jaguars coach Noh Alam Shah said: 'You can see the difference at the end of the second half. It's definitely the fatigue especially after two good showings (against Hougang United and Lion City Sailors).' The Jaguars showed promising signs in the first half, going toe to toe with their opponents as they pressed high through forward Salif Cisse and pacey winger Zenivio Mota. 'Next season, you are going to see a Tanjong Pagar team with high energy. This is my demand. A hardworking and high-pressing team,' added Alam Shah. Nakano took just four minutes to find the opener, as he ghosted behind the defence to meet a cross from Otake, applying a deft touch to steer the ball past goalkeeper Kimura Riki. The Jaguars pulled one back 10 minutes later through their top scorer Cisse as he calmly chipped goalkeeper Hassan Sunny for his ninth league goal. With three minutes left in the first half, Tanjong Pagar captain Faizal Roslan's poor clearance fell to Albirex wingback Junki Yoshimura on the edge of the box, and he drilled a low shot into the bottom-left corner to make it 2-1. In the 66th minute, Otake teed up Nakano once more, and the striker flicked the ball past Riki, but the strike was later deemed to have taken a deflection from Cross and awarded as an own goal. Nakano instead got his brace in the 78th minute. He pounced on a rebound when substitute Daniel Goh's shot was palmed into his path by Riki and then wheeled off in delight to celebrate with the fans. Nakano turned provider in the 83rd minute, delivering a cross that was met by the onrushing Shuhei Hoshino, who fired home to round off the win. In the 88th minute, Albirex had a chance to make it six after being awarded a penalty for a handball by Marcus Moses, but Riki saved Goh's spot-kick to spare his side further blushes. Analysis Albirex seemed to have found their winning groove with consecutive emphatic victories against Geylang International and Tanjong Pagar, bagging nine goals in the process. The White Swans took full advantage of the Jaguars' second-half collapse to widen the scoreline as they look to continue their push for a fifth-placed finish. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
