SINGAPORE: The Lions returned from Bangkok to a hero's welcome at Changi Airport on Sunday, after lifting the AFF Suzuki Cup for an unprecedented fourth time.
Singapore won the 2-leg final 3-2 on aggregate, against the more-fancied Thais.
"I am proud that to come back here. The fans are crazy, they welcome us back... for me, the only thing was to bring the Cup back to our homeland," said team captain Shahril Ishak.
Some 600 fans and officials gathered at Changi Airport's Terminal 3 to welcome home the victorious Lions.
Among them was Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister Lawrence Wong.
The national footballers then went on a victory parade through the city centre.
The open-top bus made its way along the Orchard Road shopping belt, stopping just outside Ngee Ann City mall, for fans to get close to the players.
They then proceeded to Jalan Besar Stadium, where more than a thousand fans gathered to join the celebrations.
- CNA/xq
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