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<p>Four-time AFF Championship winners Singapore will enter the competition this year with ultimate glory in their sight.</p><p>The Lions will kick off their tournament against Myanmar on December 24 before facing Laos, Vietnam and Malaysia in Group B.</p><p>Last year, Singapore reached the semi-final of the AFF Championship, losing to Indonesia 5-3 on aggregate over two legs.</p><p>Coach Takayuki Nishigaya will prepare his team to win it this year and has selected their 29-man provisional squad for the tournament already.</p><p>Let's take a look at it in detail!</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Singapore AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out?

<p>The experienced Hassan Sunny is likely to get the nod as Singapore's No.1 at this year's tournament, with Ziaful Nizam expected to serve as his back-up.</p><p>Syazwan Buhari and Zharfan Rohaizad, meanwhile, haven't played a single game for the senior national team as of yet and will be dreaming of making their official debut. </p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Hassan Sunny</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Syazwan Buhari</td><td>Tampines Rovers</td></tr><tr><td>Zaiful Nizam</td><td>Geylang International</td></tr><tr><td>Zharfan Rohaizad</td><td>Tanjong Pagar United</td></tr></tbody></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p>Singapore have a nice mix of youth and experience in defence.</p><p>There's legendary skipper Hariss Harun, Shakir Hamzah and Nazrul Nazari who are all in their 30s, while Ryaan Sanizal, Ryhan Stewart and Nur Adam Abdullar are still Under-23.</p><p>Irfan Fandi, meanwhile, is one of those players who has seemingly been around for decades, but is still only  25 as well and is a formidable option to have at centre-back.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Amirul Adli</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Irfan Fandi</td><td>Pathum United</td></tr><tr><td>Hariss Harun</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Christopher Van Huizen</td><td>Tampines Rovers</td></tr><tr><td>Joshua Pereira</td><td>Geylang International</td></tr><tr><td>Nazrul Nazari</td><td>Hougang United</td></tr><tr><td>Nur Adam Abdullah</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Ryaan Sanizal</td><td>Tampines Rovers</td></tr><tr><td>Ryhan Stewart</td><td>Chiangmai FC</td></tr><tr><td>Shakir Hamzah</td><td>Tanjong Pagar United</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p>Singapore's midfield for this tournament looks balanced and heavily relies on the Lion City Sailors' representatives.</p><p>Shahdan Sulaiman likes to dictate play from the base of midfield, with Song Ui-young a strong presence further up the field.</p><p>The experienced Zulfahmi Arifin has gotten the nod as well, with Hougang wonderkid Farhan Zulkifli the surprise inclusion.  </p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shahdan Sulaiman</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Zulfahmi Arifin</td><td>Hougang United</td></tr><tr><td>M. Anumanthan</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Hafiz Nor</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Hami Syahin</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Song Ui-young</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Shah Shahiran</td><td>Young Lions</td></tr><tr><td>Farhan Zulkifli</td><td>Hougang United</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p>Ikhsan Fandi was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, meaning his younger brother Ilhan could get plenty of playing time up front after a superb season with Albirex Niigata.</p><p>Faris Ramli and Shawal Anuar provide creativity and pace down the wings.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Faris Ramli</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Shawal Anuar</td><td>Hougang United</td></tr><tr><td>Hazzuwan Halim</td><td>Geylang International</td></tr><tr><td>Ilhan Fandi</td><td>Albirex Niigata</td></tr><tr><td>Amy Recha</td><td>Hougang United</td></tr></tbody></table>

ATTACKERS

<p><strong>Sunny</strong> is expected to start between the sticks at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022, having recently played his 100th game for the national team.</p><p>Then in defence, Singapore could opt for a four-man defence with <strong>Nazari</strong>, <strong>Harun</strong>, <strong>Irfan Fandi</strong> and <strong>Hamzah</strong>.</p><p>The two holding midfield places are taken up by <strong>Sulaiman</strong> and <strong>Anumanthan,</strong> with <strong>Song, Ramli </strong>and<strong> Anuar</strong> occupying the attacking midfield positions.</p><p><strong>Ilhan Fandi</strong>, finally, takes the striker's spot.</p><p><em><strong>Singapore XI (4-2-3-1): </strong></em><span> Sunny; </span><span>Nazari</span><span>,</span><span> Irfan,</span> Harun<span>, </span>Hamzah<span></span><span>;</span> Sulaiman, Anumanthan; Anuar, Song, Ramli; Ilhan</p>

STRONGEST XI

<p>As with every major tournament, there are always some names who miss out for whatever reason and the AFF Championship is no exception.</p><p>Gabriel Quak is one such name, with other experienced heads such as Yasir Hanapi and Safuwan Baharudin also missing out, while Ikhsan Fandi is unavailable due to injury.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>PLAYER</strong></th><th><strong>CLUB</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Safuwan Baharudin</td><td>Selangor</td></tr><tr><td>Yasir Hanapi</td><td>Tampines Rovers</td></tr><tr><td>Gabriel Quak</td><td>Lion City Sailors</td></tr><tr><td>Ikhsan Fandi</td><td>BGPU</td></tr></tbody></table>

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