ASEAN Club Championship: Regional teams prepare for Shopee Cup action

The 2026/2027 ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) Shopee Cup is set to commence with key regional matchups. In Malaysia, Kuching City FC is preparing to host Tampines Rovers FC at the renovated Stadium Taha Ariffin on October 7. The stadium has undergone upgrades to meet AFC and ASEAN standards, including improved seating, dressing rooms, and facilities, reaching a capacity of 17,584.

In Singapore, the Lion City Sailors will begin their campaign on October 8 with a Group B opener against Công An Hà Nội (CAHN) FC at Jalan Besar Stadium. Following an international break, player Nur Adam Abdullah expressed confidence in the team's quality and the leadership of new Head Coach Mark Jackson as they aim to establish a winning mentality in the regional tournament.