Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, awaits FIFA clearance to represent Lions
FAS is finalizing FIFA paperwork after Ng became the first player to gain citizenship under the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme since 2010.
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England-born footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, in line to play at Asian Cup
SINGAPORE – Liverpool-born Cardiff City defender Perry Ng could line up for the Lions at the Jan 7-Feb 5 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, after he received his Singapore citizenship in September.The development was announced by Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Forrest Li at the FAS Annual Congress on Sept 27.Ng, 30, had arrived in Singapore on Sept 21 and it is believed that he is the first foreign-born athlete with third-generation h…
Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, awaits FIFA clearance to represent Lions
"Singapore has always been part of my family’s story, and over the years, it has become home to me too. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported me on this journey," says the 30-year-old defender.
Cardiff City Defender Perry Ng Becomes Singapore Citizen, Awaits FIFA Clearance to Play for Lions
The Liverpool-born defender has received his Singapore citizenship after a years-long effort to represent the country of his late grandfather’s birth. The Football Association of Singapore is now working on the remaining FIFA eligibility process before he can play for the Lions.
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