Singapore have named 24 players for the Mizuho Blue Challenge, with Woo Chun Wei receiving his first senior call-up. FAS says Gavin Lee's squad will face Paraguay and Brazil at the National Stadium.
New and returning selections
Balestier Khalsa midfielder Woo, 21, is selected after performances Lee praised for maturity and consistency. The coach sees the camp as an opportunity for him to experience international demands.
Hougang United midfielder Saifullah Akbar returns, along with Geylang International defenders Joshua Pereira and Darren Teh.
Nur Adam Abdullah is absent after an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Lion City Sailors' win over Young Lions on 11 October. Ikhsan Fandi is unavailable through injury, while Perry Ng is preparing for the birth of his first child.
Experienced selections include Hariss Harun and Safuwan Baharudin. FAS lists Ilhan Fandi and Shawal Anuar as the squad's two forwards.
South American opponents
Singapore meet Paraguay at 20:00 Singapore time on 13 November, equivalent to 19:00 in Vietnam. The Brazil game starts at 18:00 Singapore time on 17 November, or 17:00 in Vietnam. AFF also confirms the opponents and dates in its report based on FAS information.
Lee says the Asian Cup's postponement does not change preparations for these games. He views both opponents as tests that can help Singapore improve and stresses the responsibility to earn supporters' trust.
The next assignment after the squad announcement is the 13 November match, followed four days later by Brazil.