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England-born footballer Perry Ng receives S’pore citizenship, in line to play at Asian Cup
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- Sep 27, 2026, 3:52 AM UTC
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Association football tournament
The AFC Asian Cup is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), determining the continental champion of Asia. It is the second-oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champions of Asia and, until 2015, qualified for the FIFA Confederations Cup.
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Perry Tian Hee Ng is a professional footballer who plays either as a full-back or centre-back for EFL Championship club Cardiff City. Born in England, he is eligible to play for the Singapore national team.
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England-born Perry Ng gains Singapore citizenship and may play for the Lions at the Asian Cup, strengthening ties through heritage and football talent. Read more at straitstimes.com.