SkaSports Investments takes minority stake in Singapore’s FC Jurong parent NSG Global

SkaSports Investments Private Limited, a fully Indian owned organization aiming to establish a global sporting footprint, by focusing on sports-related businesses and properties, announces an acquisition of a minority stake in NSG Global Pte Ltd which is the parent and management company of top division Singapore football club Football Club Jurong (FC Jurong) playing in the Singapore Premier League (SPL).

The Club, known currently as Albirex Niigata Football Club (S), plays their matches at the Jurong East Stadium and is one of the eight teams that forms the top division SPL.

The Club was founded in 2004. They are six-time champions of the SPL including the famous 2018 unbeaten “invincible” season. They are currently third in the table for the 2025-26 SPL season.

The Club has officially announced a name change to FC Jurong in 2026, which will be implemented from the 2026-27 season.

The Club’s women’s team won the Singapore Women’s Premier League in September 2025 and qualified for the AFC Women's Champions League Preliminary Stage for the 2026-27 season.

SkaSports is engaged in the business of investing in and acquiring sports teams, leagues and properties and working for the overall development of the sports ecosystem.

Through this partnership, both SkaSports & FC Jurong will work together to enhance the sporting and business profile of FC Jurong and explore new possibilities for commercial and sporting ventures in the Asian market.

Rohit Ramesh, Director of SkaSports said: “We are excited to partner with FC Jurong and begin this journey together. This partnership is built on a shared vision to strengthen the club’s foundations, enhance its overall value and support its continued progression as a competitive and forwardlooking football institution in Singapore”.

Sudhir Menon, Director of SkaSports said: “We are delighted to come on board and be part of FC Jurong’s journey. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a strong management team and build on the momentum already in place, with a clear focus on unlocking long term growth, international opportunities and elevating the club’s presence in Singapore and the wider region.”

Daisuke Korenaga, Chairman NSG Global Pte Ltd & FC Jurong said: "FC Jurong is currently entering one of the most important and exciting moments in the club’s history. The club’s rebranding, together with the growing international attention it is receiving, forms a strong foundation for an exciting new chapter ahead. Our partnership with SKA Sports represents an important step for FC Jurong as we seek to grow beyond Singapore and expand across Asia. Based in Singapore, a hub of Asia where companies and cultures from around the world intersect, we aim to build a unique growth model for FC Jurong by combining Japan's accumulated expertise in club management and player development with the tremendous growth potential of India, home to nearly 1.5 billion people. Through this partnership, we look forward to creating new value for our players, fans, local community, and the wider Asian football landscape."