Singapore player gets nine-month ban for hitting rival


SINGAPORE: A 19-year-old member of Singapore’s national football squad, Sharrif Abdul Samad, has been suspended for nine months for punching an opponent in a S-League match, media reports said yesterday. 

The Sembawang Rangers defender admitted striking Geylang United’s Peter Bennett, who suffered a broken nose in the incident, according to the Today newspaper. 

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read