Local coaches make their mark overseas

Singaporeans are venturing abroad in spite of challenges and some even see Europe as a 'possible' destination one day

In his 20 years in football coaching, Akbar Nawas has seen his fair share of skirmishes when things get heated on the pitch.

But even the Chennai City coach was shocked when the assistant referee challenged him to a fight at half-time after Akbar asked the main referee about some decisions in their 2-1 I-League win over Aizawl FC last month.