Brunei DPMM Bids Farewell to Singapore Premier League, Eyes Malaysia Super League
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Brunei DPMM FC has announced its withdrawal from the Singapore Premier League (SPL) at the end of the current season, expressing intentions to join the Malaysia Super League (MSL). The decision, confirmed by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), comes after discussions between the club and FAS. DPMM has been a part of the SPL since 2009, with a hiatus due to a global ban on the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam and a brief exit during the 2020 season due to COVID-19. The club has won multiple titles in the SPL and is currently competing in the Singapore Cup.
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Brunei DPMM FC will not continue in the Singapore Premier League after the current season.
The club has expressed interest in joining the Malaysia Super League next season, though the MSL has not confirmed this yet.
DPMM joined the SPL in 2009 and won league titles in 2015 and 2019, along with three Singapore League Cups.
The decision to leave the SPL was made after discussions between DPMM and the Football Association of Singapore.
DPMM is currently sixth in the SPL standings and remains in contention for the Singapore Cup.
The club faced a global ban and had to sit out several seasons before rejoining in 2012 and again after pulling out in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAS praised DPMM's contribution to Singapore football and wished them well in their future endeavors.
