The final match of two clubs of the Asian Champions League, which will take place between Shardja and Lion City, on Sunday, October 18 at the Bishan stadium, after Shardja declined to host the match at the Jalan Besar stadium due to unpreparedness for the natural turf surface. Lion City began cooperation with the Singapore Football Association in preparation for the match, including ticket sales and other activities. The Singapore Football Association is conducting improvements at the Bishan stadium and expanding the side stands for fans.
In the Asian Football Confederation, an inspection will be conducted at the Bishan stadium to ensure its readiness for holding the match. The tournament of Asian champions leagues 2, which is being renamed the Cup of the Asian Football Confederation, aims to improve regional competitions. To the team Alvares, the president of the board of directors of Shardja, was asked to find a replacement for coach Rumyn Kozmin, who left to coach the national team.
The Shardja club supports the national team, particularly providing trainers and players. Coach Kozmin was replaced by Portuguese Paulo Bento, who recently left his position. Alvares noted that he is satisfied with Kozmin's professionalism and wished him success in his new position. A new coach, who will replace Kozmin, will be found quickly.