Singapore Football Head Coach Takayuki Nishigaya Sacked After Poor Performances

Tsutomu Ogura, Former Assistant Coach of Japan’s National Team, Expected to Take Over

Takayuki Nishigaya, the head coach of the Singapore men's national football team, has been sacked due to a series of poor performances, including losses to Thailand and South Korea in the World Cup qualifying group.
Nishigaya, who had no prior experience coaching at the international level, was criticized for his communication issues and lack of tactical abilities.
Observers believe that the Football Association of Singapore's (FAS) recruitment process was not stringent enough, leading to Nishigaya's appointment despite his lack of credentials.
Tsutomu Ogura, a former assistant coach of Japan’s national football team, is expected to be named as the new head coach of the Singapore national team.
Nishigaya's sacking comes less than two years after his appointment, marking a period of instability for the Singapore national team, which has seen multiple changes in its head coach position over the past decade.