Sports Minutes: Geylang International’s Coach Ratna Suffian & Farah Nurzahirah on defying the odds and expecatations in Women's Premier League

28/02/2025 19 min
Sports Minutes: Geylang International’s Coach Ratna Suffian & Farah Nurzahirah on defying the odds and expecatations in Women's Premier League

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When you think of the Women’s Premier League in Singapore, the Lion City Sailors probably come to mind—and for good reason. As the 3-time reigning champions the Sailors often dominate the headlines, and their opposition. But in 2024, two standout individuals from Geylang International stole the spotlight at the WPL Awards. Ratna Suffian was named Coach of the Year, while Farah Nurzahirah picked up Young Player of the Year honours. So, how did they defy expectations? And will they be able to close the gap on reigning champions LCS in 2025? We’ve hear from the both of them on Sports Minutes! :https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/albirex-niigatas-manami-fukuzawa-named-womens-premier-league-player-of-the-year Got a story to tell? Get in [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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