The Singapore national team suffered another defeat on Japanese soil ahead of the ASEAN Cup

Singapore's squad fell 2-3 against Okinawa SV in the second friendly of their training trip in Okinawa (Japan), which is part of their buildup for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

According to information from Okinawa SV, the match consisted of two halves of 45 minutes each. The Japanese side built a big advantage by leading 3-1 after the first half, before Singapore reduced the deficit to 2-3 in the second half.

Okinawa SV's victory was secured through goals from Tatsuya Murata and Kenshiro Takahashi, with Takahashi scoring a brace.

The defeat against Okinawa SV followed an inauspicious start for coach Gavin Lee's team on Japanese soil, after they lost 0-2 to FC Ryukyu in their first friendly.

According to the plan of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), the Lion City team will conclude their training camp with a match against Albirex Niigata, a club currently playing in J.League 2.

The training camp in Okinawa runs from July 6 to 17, with 24 players called up by coach Gavin Lee. The FAS selected three opponents from different levels of Japanese football to help the players adapt to high-intensity competition, while also reviewing the squad and refining tactical aspects ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

In the 2026 ASEAN Cup, Singapore is placed in Group A alongside defending champions Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste.

According to the schedule, Singapore will kick off their campaign against Timor-Leste on July 27.