Lion City Sailors FC is working closely with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sport Singapore, and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) on the venue arrangements for the AFC Champions League Two Final.

We want to state our position clearly: this final must be played in Singapore. This is our home, and as the club that has earned the right to host the final, we believe it is only fair and proper that it takes place on Singaporean soil.

Jalan Besar Stadium has been a certified AFC Champions League Two venue that meets AFC’s regulations and requirements throughout the competition, successfully hosting six home matches in this tournament alone. It has a proud history of staging major football matches and has more than proven itself as a capable and reliable venue.

We are grateful for the strong backing of Sport Singapore and FAS, who have shown clear intent and commitment to bringing this final to life here in Singapore. Together, we have a shared ambition to showcase our nation’s ability to stage world-class football events.

We are excited about the significance of this final—not just for our club, but for Singapore football. We are committed to working closely with all stakeholders to deliver a memorable and professionally-run final that reflects the passion and potential of our football community.

Hosting the final in Singapore would not only be a just conclusion to our Champions League Two campaign, but a proud moment for Singapore football on the continental stage.

In the spirit of fairness and consistency, we urge the AFC to allow us to play this historic match at home. We believe that hosting such a high-stakes match on home soil can serve as a much-needed catalyst to uplift the local football scene and reignite national pride in the sport.