In response to queries from The Straits Times, an FAS spokesman said it is aware that there has been "speculation" regarding a new SPL club, adding that it has yet to complete its assessment of the applicants. It will "confirm changes to the clubs participating in the SPL only when this exercise is completed".
This came after Tengah FC, one of those who had expressed interest to become the SPL's 10th club, announced on their Facebook page on Feb 17 that they had received "in-principle approval by FAS" to compete in the 2024-25 season, which starts in May.
The post stated: "We're thrilled to announce that Tengah FC is gearing up for an incredible season ahead... We're set to make waves as the second football club ever to storm into the SPL without any grants from FAS." Formed in 2017, Tengah were runners-up in the fourth-tier Island Wide League in 2023. Helming their bid to join the SPL is Louis Amalorpavanathan, who played in the FAS Premier League and National Football League during the 1980s and 1990s.
The 52-year-old, who owns security and investigation firm Acestes, had previously told ST that he has a sustainable plan backed by local and foreign investors.
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