SINGAPORE: Ilhan Fandi never had to search far for a sporting hero. Growing up in Singapore’s most famous football family, his inspiration was found not in a poster or a TV screen, but inside his own home – his father, Fandi Ahmad, one of Singapore’s and the region’s most feared forwards during the 1980s and 1990s.
Now, the 23-year-old Ilhan is following in his father’s footsteps, scoring vital and often spectacular goals as he helps push the Lions towards the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 knock-out stage.
