Can Singapore football roar again?

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has launched a new brand film aimed at rallying national support for the Lions, positioning football as a unifying force across the country.

Titled “Roar together, rise together”, the two-minute film centres on men’s national team head coach Gavin Lee, tracing his journey from discovering the sport as a young boy to leading the team on the touchline. Through his story, it draws a parallel with the shared experiences many Singaporeans have with football across generations and backgrounds.

The film opens with Lee delivering a motivational team talk before cutting to 1994, where he is depicted as a young boy watching Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad on screen. As the goal goes in, crowds across the island erupt in celebration.

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It then shifts to 2005, showing Lee playing football with friends and distracted in school by his growing passion for the sport, signalling the early roots of his journey. The narrative moves through the highs and lows of football, before cutting to a reflective moment where his younger self faces his present-day counterpart.

The film culminates with Lee’s appointment as Lions head coach in 2025, interwoven with scenes of Singaporeans rallying behind the team. It closes with a call for the next generation to carry the Lions’ legacy forward, echoing the influence of past greats.

Developed in-house by the Football Association of Singapore, the campaign moves beyond matchday action to spotlight the emotional and cultural role football plays in Singapore, framing it as a shared language that connects communities through memory, resilience and pride.

The film has been rolled out across FAS’ social media platforms and YouTube channel.

Its launch comes as the Lions return home after qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup on merit for the first time, marking a milestone moment for Singapore football.

To build on this momentum, FAS is also activating fans around the team’s final qualifier against Bangladesh on 31 March at the National Stadium. Gates will open at 6pm, with pre-match activities including digital giveaways, airbrush tattoos, sticker stations, jersey customisation and photo installations.

In-stadium programming from 7pm will feature freebie drops, a live Kallang Roar noise meter, a grand draw and a pre-match performance by local artist Shazza. Half-time entertainment will include a performance by Iman Fandi.

Fans attending the match can also receive a commemorative AFC qualifying campaign card, while stocks last. Following the final whistle, the team will return to the pitch to thank supporters, with the evening concluding in a stadium-wide pyrotechnic display.

According to FAS, the initiative reflects its broader push to build a more vibrant football culture in Singapore, encouraging fans to show up, wear red and “be part of the roar” as the national team continues its journey.

The campaign lands amid a broader wave of brands tapping football’s emotional pull to unite fans beyond the pitch. Most recently, The Coca-Cola Company released a reimagined version of Jump for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring J Balvin, Amber Mark, Steve Vai and Travis Barker.

Similarly, adidas unveiled “La Preparación Americana” ("The American preparation"), a short film released in November that follows football stars including Trinity Rodman, Florian Wirtz and Lionel Messi as they undergo unconventional training ahead of the tournament.

Timed to the World Cup build-up, these campaigns underscore how brands are increasingly using storytelling and entertainment to tap into football fandom and shared cultural moments.

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