Lions stalwart Safuwan Baharudin returns to the Singapore Premier League after 14 years
SINGAPORE — The last time Singapore national team stalwart Safuwan Baharudin played in the domestic league, it was still called the S.League with teams such as Etoile FC, Singapore Armed Forces FC, Woodlands Wellington and Gombak United, while the iconic Aleksandar Duric powered Tampines Rovers to the league title.That was 2011 and Safuwan was an up-and-coming player with the Young Lions.Now, 14 years later, Safuwan is back home as a Lions veteran. The 33-year-old has joined Singapore Premier League (SPL) and Singapore Cup champions Lion City Sailors on a season-long loan from Malaysia Super League (MSL) giants Selangor FC.Singapore Premier League (SPL) and Singapore Cup champions«To be honest, I have not been counting the years. But it feels surreal knowing it has been that long,» said Safuwan, who has 124 caps for the national team. «When I was still playing for the Young Lions, there were very different teams to what there are now. I remember playing against Beijing Guo'an Talent (2010) and Etoile.»But I am excited to be back and I want to give credit to Selangor, for agreeing to this deal.