SINGAPORE, April 19 -- Lion City Sailors FC has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to hold the AFC Champions League Two Final in Singapore, amid questions over the suitability of the Jalan Besar Stadium (JBS) as a final venue.

In a statement today, the Singapore Premier League side emphasised that the republic is the rightful host and the club has earned the right to host the match on home ground.

"We want to state our position clearly: this final must be played in Singapore," it said in a statement here.

"This is our home, and as the club that has earned the right to host the final, we believe it is only fair and proper that it takes place on Singaporean soil."

The club said JBS has been a certified AFC Champions League...