SINGAPORE: A probation suitability report has been called for Aniq Rizqin, the ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer who punched two rival players after a heated match at Jurong East Stadium earlier this year.
On Tuesday (Nov 25), Aniq, whose full name is Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad, pleaded guilty in the State Courts to one count of voluntarily causing hurt, while another charge of the same nature will be considered when he is sentenced.
The 20-year-old was given a 30-month ban and fined S$2,000 (US$1,530) by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) over the violent conduct, which took place during a Singapore Premier League Under-21 match on Feb 10, 2025. Footage of the incident was circulated online.
Days after the incident, Tanjong Pagar United announced that Aniq’s contract was terminated, and issued an apology over the incident.
A HEATED GAME
Aniq’s team had played Albirex Niigata at Jurong East Stadium with about 100 to 200 people attending the evening game.
According to court documents, tensions started rising during the second half of the match when Tanjong Pagar United was in the lead. Players from both sides began playing roughly by shoving and taunting each other.
One of the victims, an 18-year-old Albirex player who cannot be named as he is protected under the Children and Young Persons Act, uttered a vulgarity and shouted “happy or not” at another Tajnong Pagar United player who blocked his goal.
